Comcast takeover of Time Warner Cable will throttle choice on the web evergreenedigest.org/sites/evergreenedigest.org/files/Media%20%26%20Technology%20Banner.jpg Angry consumer groups say proposed $45.2bn mega-deal will drive up costs for millions – and call on FCC to block takeover Net neutrality isn’t dead just yet Dominic Rushe, Guardian (UK) freepress.net/sites/default/files/styles/390wide_nocrop/public/media-consolidation-drawing.png Thursday 13 February 2014 | Consumer groups reacted angrily to the merger of cable giant Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) on Thursday, claiming the combination could “throttle” choice on the internet. Comcast’s proposed $45.2bn takeover of TWC will create a media behemoth that will dominate broadband internet access across the US. Comcast, which owns NBC Universal, will also cement its position as the pre-eminent force in cable TV. Dominic Rushe is the US business correspondent for the Guardian (UK). Full story…evergreenedigest.org/comcast-takeover-time-warner-cable-will-throttle-choice-web Related: Net neutrality isn’t dead just yet, Michael Winship, BillMoyers A new ruling could put Web users at the mercy of the cable companies. Nows the time for us to stand up and fight You can start by contacting the FCC chairman’s office and demanding that he and his colleagues stand resolute and forthright in favor of net neutrality, an Internet open to all. Court Backs Internet Censorship: Open The Internet Now! One Frightening Chart Shows What You Might Pay For Internet Once Net Neutrality Is Gone evergreenedigest.org/net-neutrality-isn’t-dead-just-yet
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