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FCC denies report that its website was attacked
FCC denies report that its website was attacked
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has denied a report from VICE that its website suffered from a denial of service attack last week. 11 Jun 2014
Cable companies funding anti-net neutrality 'consumer groups', VICE finds
Cable companies funding anti-net neutrality 'consumer groups', VICE finds
A report from VICE details how cable companies are funding consumer advocacy groups to argue against net neutrality. 07 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Netflix visibly blames ISPs for streaming issues
Netflix visibly blames ISPs for streaming issues
If you run into trouble with Netflix streaming in the United States, Netflix will now let you know exactly who is to blame: your provider! 04 Jun 2014 - 9 comments
WATCH: John Oliver's Net Neutrality rant leads to FCC website 'difficulties'
WATCH: John Oliver's Net Neutrality rant leads to FCC website 'difficulties'
Comedian John Oliver has provided the FCC with a nice headache after imploring viewers to send comments to the FCC on the issue of Net Neutrality following a rant about the regulator and the telecommunications industry in America. 04 Jun 2014 - 2 comments
FCC's Net Neutrality proposals opposed by Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Netflix and many more.
FCC's Net Neutrality proposals opposed by Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Netflix and many more.
A large number of Internet and tech firms have signed an open letter to the FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler opposing Net Neutrality proposals that could lead the way to paid prioritization. 08 May 2014 - 7 comments
Why the FCC's net neutrality plan is under fire
Why the FCC's net neutrality plan is under fire
The FCC has come under fire this past week with the emergence of proposals to allow Internet Service Providers to charge fees for access to ‘fast lanes’ on their networks. 26 Apr 2014
Verizon responds to Netflix throttling allegations
Verizon responds to Netflix throttling allegations
Verizon has responded to a claim that it is throttling (limiting bandwidth to) Netflix and other services in the cloud, just weeks after a federal court struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules. 06 Feb 2014 - 20 comments
Netflix reaches 44 million subscribers, responds to net neutrality ruling
Netflix reaches 44 million subscribers, responds to net neutrality ruling
Netflix reported its quarterly earnings yesterday, showing a profit and strong subscriber momentum. 23 Jan 2014 - 1 comment
R.I.P. Net Neutrality
R.I.P. Net Neutrality
Your traffic will no longer be treated equally. 15 Jan 2014 - 17 comments
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
The European Commission has its eye on the issue of Net Neutrality, and the throttling and blocking activities of some European telecoms providers. 05 Jun 2013
Net Neutrality law passes in Netherlands
Net Neutrality law passes in Netherlands
The Netherlands becomes the first place in the European Union to write Net Neutrality principles into national law. 09 May 2012 - 4 comments
Netflix CEO goes on rant against Comcast bandwidth caps, net neutrality stance
Netflix CEO goes on rant against Comcast bandwidth caps, net neutrality stance
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings ranted to his 120,000 Facebook subscribers today about Comcast and their bandwidth caps and overall approach to net neutrality. ...... 16 Apr 2012 - 7 comments
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
EU: Council of Ministers pushes Net Neutrality
European Council of Ministers is pushing the European Commission to make the principles of Net Neutrality into law across Europe 14 Dec 2011
Senate votes down anti-net neutrality resolution
Senate votes down anti-net neutrality resolution
A resolution in the US Senate to prohibit the enactment of net neutrality rules by the FCC failed to pass on Wednesday. 11 Nov 2011
President Obama vows to defend FCC net neutrality rules
President Obama vows to defend FCC net neutrality rules
President Obama plans to veto any legislation which would restrain the FCC from enacting net neutrality rules. 09 Nov 2011 - 3 comments
Senators push resolution opposing FCC net neutrality rules
Senators push resolution opposing FCC net neutrality rules
A number of US Senators are pushing for a vote from the full Senate on a resolution to stop the FCC's implementation of net neutrality rules. 08 Nov 2011 - 11 comments
Verizon sues FCC over net neutrality rules
Verizon sues FCC over net neutrality rules
Yesterday Verizon Communications filed a challenge to the FCC's authority to mandate net neutrality through their Open Internet rules. The ...... 30 Sep 2011
Free Press sues FCC alleging discrimination against mobile Internet users
Free Press sues FCC alleging discrimination against mobile Internet users
The media reform organization Free Press filed suit yesterday, asking a federal judge to review the FCC's new net neutrality rules. When ...... 29 Sep 2011 - 1 comment
Controversial FCC net neutrality rules to take effect in November
Controversial FCC net neutrality rules to take effect in November
New FCC net neutrality rules for US broadband providers are set to go into effect on November 20. The rules were drafted last year, but have ...... 26 Sep 2011 - 18 comments
     

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