FCC approves plan to allow for paid priority on Internet

[Rossco]

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted in favor of advancing a proposal that would dramatically reshape the way consumers experience the Internet, opening the possibility of Internet service providers charging Web sites for higher-quality delivery of their content to American consumers.

The plan, approved in a three-to-two vote along party lines, could unleash a new economy on the Web where an Internet service provider such as Verizon would charge a Web site such as Netflix for the guarantee of flawless video streaming.

Smaller companies that can't afford to pay for faster delivery would likely face additional obstacles against bigger rivals. And consumers could see a trickle-down effect of higher prices as Web sites try to pass along new costs of doing business with Internet service providers.

The proposal is not a final rule, but the three-to-two vote on Thursday is a significant step forward on a controversial idea that has invited fierce opposition from consumer advocates, Silicon Valley heavyweights, and Democratic lawmakers.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/15/fcc-approves-plan-to-allow-for-paid-priority-on-internet/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost

[TheSLSAMG]

#fucknetneutrality

 

And it will all go downhill from here.

[ShadowCaptain]

this is totally ARSE, 

[wpirobotbuilder]

In other words, nothing to discuss. The next step is to wait for months to get the public opinion before the next round of voting takes place.

[Aphexx]

pitchforks and flamable effigies at the ready

[qwertywarrior]

i like how people that arnt even from the US in the forum are angry

[AlexGoesHigh]

here's more info about it: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/15/5717928/fcc-votes-on-net-neutrality-proposal-in-may-meeting also can OP remove formating from the post

[greenroost1445]

Oh... I am... just so much rage that the if i continue people would get hurt... maybe die... maybe some buildings would explode... ok maybe not that far...

[nj4ck]

Great. Just geat. F@*#ing FCC and the people whos d!#ks they suck.

[The_Strict_Nein]

i like how people that arnt even from the US in the forum are angry

 

Because once America starts doing it it'll filter down to every other country. It is a stupid bloody idea. The stupid thing is is that the major source of all internet bandwidth, youtube, will not be charged. Because no one wants to threaten Google. Google could destroy any line provider by simply offering Google Fiber in that area. So, it'll only affect those that an ISP thinks they can bully into doing it. It's underhanded and just plain thuggish. You may as well allow bailiffs to beat your children until you give them the money

[Rossco]

here's more info about it: http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/15/5717928/fcc-votes-on-net-neutrality-proposal-in-may-meeting also can OP remove formating from the post

I can indeed

[nj4ck]

i like how people that arnt even from the US in the forum are angry

Seriously do you think that this is going to be a US-only problem? Just a matter of time before others follow up.

[ixiboneheadixi]

pitchforks and flamable effigies at the ready

Dude this is 'murica guns at the ready

[Ktwo]

This is ridiculous. How can they be this ignorant about everyone that is against this. Did they not even read the letter all those company's sent them?

[ShadowCaptain]

i like how people that arnt even from the US in the forum are angry

 

Because it is BULLSHIT

 

also if it happens in the US, other countries will follow 

 

for example the UK netflix went up £1 which is $1.68 extra a month

[Aphexx]

I demand a revote and declare Trial by Combat. I choose my champion Sir Linus the TechKnight 

 

[kuddlesworth9419]

i like how people that arnt even from the US in the forum are angry

Because we know that if the US gets it the rest of the world will follow. Our governments are all either really really stupid or are really really corrupt. There is no other reason.

[qwertywarrior]

Because once America starts doing it it'll filter down to every other country. It is a stupid bloody idea. The stupid thing is is that the major source of all internet bandwidth, youtube, will not be charged. Because no one wants to threaten Google. Google could destroy any line provider by simply offering Google Fiber in that area. So, it'll only affect those that an ISP thinks they can bully into doing it. It's underhanded and just plain thuggish. You may as well allow bailiffs to beat your children until you give them the money

"other" countries never had net neutrality to begin with - most of them throttle 

there are  a few on the net neutrality list right now

[totjup5]

F**KING SHIT WE'RE ALL F****ED! I HATE THE US GOVERNMENT SOMETIMES. IT IS FILLED WITH F%#KING RETARDED OLD F*CKS THAT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HALF THE SHIT THEY PASS EVEN MEANS. AND THE ONES WHO DO KNOW ARE JUST BEING PAID OFF.

[Murdoch]

Well that's Tek Syndicate's agenda sorted for the next 6 months.

[Rossco]

F**KING SHIT WE'RE ALL F****ED! I HATE THE US GOVERNMENT SOMETIMES. IT IS FILLED WITH F%#KING RETARDED OLD F*CKS THAT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HALF THE SHIT THEY PASS EVEN MEANS. AND THE ONES WHO DO KNOW ARE JUST BEING PAID OFF.

I couldn't have said it better myself

[thebennyboy]

If this happens in the UK, i will boycott my ISP and campaign for others to do so. I wouldn't stand around and let them take away OUR free internet. A regulator such as the FCC (or Ofcom in the UK) is supposed to be there to protect the people, not the telecoms companies oversized profits.

[minimalist]

Nothing has officially been approved.  People need to relax.  There are still a lot of questions being answered about what this means but what we do know is that for the next 4 months what was proposed today, FYI reclassifying them as public utilities was an option, will be used to weigh public opinion.  

[l3lackmoses]

Well that's Tek Syndicate's agenda sorted for the next 6 months.

next 2 months..........cause that's how long we have to give opinion on their decision 

[pjm0925]

Money > logic it seems.