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THE FCC JUST VOTED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE INTERNET
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<blockquote data-quote="NationalMatch" data-source="post: 4162311" data-attributes="member: 48586"><p>The FCC voted today on a plan that gives the Federal government full control over the Internet. The plan passed by a 3-2 margin. A <a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398477A1.pdf" target="_blank">press release</a> posted immediately after the meeting stated, in part, <em>“Under the new rules, the Commission can investigate possible instances of discrimination of broadband access, work with companies to solve problems, facilitate mediation, and, when necessary, penalize companies for violating the rules. The FCC will review consumer complaints of digital discrimination of access through an improved consumer complaint portal and staff will meet monthly to assess trends in complaint patterns. Finally, the Commission adopted model policies and best practices that will support states, local and Tribal governments in their efforts to combat digital discrimination.”</em></p><p></p><p>The decision means that the Biden Administration is well on its way to implementing the plan that FCC commissioner Brendan Carr <a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398244A1.pdf" target="_blank">said</a> “…reads like a planning document drawn up in the faculty lounge of a university’s Soviet Studies Department.” Commissioner Carr sent out his letter of dissent last week to warn the public about this “unlawful power grab” that “chooses central planning over free market capitalism.”</p><p></p><p>The plan is marketed as though it will prevent digital discrimination and a way to ensure equal access to broadband internet in the United States. While equal access is a component of liberty and freedom, this plan gives sweeping access and regulatory control over all aspects of the Internet business. According to the plan document, the FCC would have the power to regulate the following aspects as it relates to each Internet Service Provider:</p><p></p><p><em>“Network infrastructure deployment, network reliability, network upgrades, network maintenance, customer-premises equipment, and installation, speeds, capacities, latency, data caps, throttling, pricing, promotional rates, imposition of late fees, opportunity for equipment rental, installation time, contract renewal terms, service termination terms, and use of customer credit and account history, mandatory arbitration clauses, pricing, deposits, discounts, customer service, language options, credit checks, marketing or advertising, contract renewal, upgrades, account termination, transfers to another covered entity, and service suspension.”</em></p><p></p><p><strong>[More at link]</strong></p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://thehighwire.com/news/the-fcc-just-voted-to-take-control-of-the-internet/[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NationalMatch, post: 4162311, member: 48586"] The FCC voted today on a plan that gives the Federal government full control over the Internet. The plan passed by a 3-2 margin. A [URL='https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398477A1.pdf']press release[/URL] posted immediately after the meeting stated, in part, [I]“Under the new rules, the Commission can investigate possible instances of discrimination of broadband access, work with companies to solve problems, facilitate mediation, and, when necessary, penalize companies for violating the rules. The FCC will review consumer complaints of digital discrimination of access through an improved consumer complaint portal and staff will meet monthly to assess trends in complaint patterns. Finally, the Commission adopted model policies and best practices that will support states, local and Tribal governments in their efforts to combat digital discrimination.”[/I] The decision means that the Biden Administration is well on its way to implementing the plan that FCC commissioner Brendan Carr [URL='https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398244A1.pdf']said[/URL] “…reads like a planning document drawn up in the faculty lounge of a university’s Soviet Studies Department.” Commissioner Carr sent out his letter of dissent last week to warn the public about this “unlawful power grab” that “chooses central planning over free market capitalism.” The plan is marketed as though it will prevent digital discrimination and a way to ensure equal access to broadband internet in the United States. While equal access is a component of liberty and freedom, this plan gives sweeping access and regulatory control over all aspects of the Internet business. According to the plan document, the FCC would have the power to regulate the following aspects as it relates to each Internet Service Provider: [I]“Network infrastructure deployment, network reliability, network upgrades, network maintenance, customer-premises equipment, and installation, speeds, capacities, latency, data caps, throttling, pricing, promotional rates, imposition of late fees, opportunity for equipment rental, installation time, contract renewal terms, service termination terms, and use of customer credit and account history, mandatory arbitration clauses, pricing, deposits, discounts, customer service, language options, credit checks, marketing or advertising, contract renewal, upgrades, account termination, transfers to another covered entity, and service suspension.”[/I] [B][More at link][/B] [URL unfurl="true"]https://thehighwire.com/news/the-fcc-just-voted-to-take-control-of-the-internet/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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