[FCC] Internet service rules

[vincent]

FCC may change Internet service rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission could make it more difficult for independent Internet providers to offer high-speed service

The agency, in a decision that could come as soon as Thursday, is believed to be considering an incentive for the telephone companies to build out broadband networks but also to make it more difficult for independents to offer broadband, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

The four-member FCC, split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, could vote on changing how a phone company digital subscriber line, or DSL, is regulated, making the rules similar to those imposed on cable television Internet services.

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[mysterious_w]

The FCC seems to be one of those American organizations that just take the fun out of stuff, like the RIAA or MPAA or Mothers against porn, weed and anything to harm our little darlings

[vincent]

I don't agree with this either, i wonder how this affects verizon's FIOS

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

This makes me angry. It is like taking away competition. Breh, things like this make me angry.

[L3thal Veteran]

Well, big DSL providers like Verizon are unfairly being regulated on their technology while cable companies can do whatever they want, however, these bells aren't innocent either. They force people to have a landline activated in order to use DSL, though that should come to an end when FIOS is being fully deployed.

[Matt]

acutally, to my knowledge, this is a big factor in pushing the newer technology from the big companies. they were complaining that the deregulation of broadband hindered the growth of newer technology. if/when this is passed, companies like sbc will have no excuse not to offer cheaper prices/plans and expand their coverage.

at some point you have to realize that its these companies, verizon, quest, sbc, alltell, etc, that are taking the all the risks. they spend billions laying down the lines and offering service to homes across the US just to be told they have to lease their lines to smaller companies who, usually have horrible customer service and take no responsibility in line maintenence.

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

acutally, to my knowledge, this is a big factor in pushing the newer technology from the big companies.  they were complaining that the deregulation of broadband hindered the growth of newer technology.  if/when this is passed, companies like sbc will have no excuse not to offer cheaper prices/plans and expand their coverage.

at some point you have to realize that its these companies, verizon, quest, sbc, alltell, etc, that are taking the all the risks.  they spend billions laying down the lines and offering service to homes across the US just to be told they have to lease their lines to smaller companies who, usually have horrible customer service and take no responsibility in line maintenence.

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In that light it is a bit different. I would agree with the rules if the smaller companies are givin the option to pay to help the line maintenance and be still allowed to run.

[Linkinfamous]

Well. I can barely get broadband as it is. Verizon/Sprint/etc. Don't offer it here. There's no cable on my road. I'm stuck with my local ISP.....

[Ferret]

This is one bolllocks world we live in now-a-days... And to be honest, I hate it !