The FCC voted today to accept public comments on new net neutrality rules. Senator Leahy appreciates that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is soliciting input on a range of approaches, including whether or not to reclassify broadband providers as so-called “common carriers.” But he has concerns about certain aspects of what the commission voted on today. The most troubling aspect of Chairman Wheeler’s proposal is the possibility that new rules will allow broadband providers to charge websites, or applications, tolls for access to end-users. Paid arrangements between providers and websites do not reflect open Internet principles, and Senator Leahy will not endorse any effort by the FCC to support those kinds of agreements. He will be holding a Judiciary Committee field hearing in Vermont in the first week of July to hear more from Vermonters on this issue. See the link below for Senator Leahys full comment.
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 16:58:42 +0000