Page 1 of Net Neutrality

Or the reversal of

Check out @washingtonpost’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/933007270404861962?s=09

Sorry on my phone so you'll have to cut and paste.

Snaps

I never thought I'd say this, but I miss Tom Wheeler.

Ajit Pai is a disaster. Hopefully Netflix can do some extreme lobbying in the next fortnight.

Welcome to China's Big Bro Internet 

The comparisons with China are not really accurate, probably better comparing it with the dystopian capitalist future in films like Rollerball. :)


Editor
MYREVIEWER.COM

My Flickr Photostream

What a surprise that Trump's govt. are behind this.

Burger King Fries FCC in ‘Whopper Neutrality’ Ad

https://www.geek.com/tech/burger-king-fries-fcc-in-whopper-neutrality-ad-1728927/

Senate votes to overturn Ajit Pai’s net neutrality repeal

Quote:
The US Senate today voted to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality rules, with all members of the Democratic caucus and three Republicans voting in favor of net neutrality.
I guess Comcast didn't pay off enough politicians this time.

Quite surprised they managed to do it, considering the lobbying in the US.

Congratulations America!


Editor
MYREVIEWER.COM

My Flickr Photostream

Thank f***.

Still possible it can be scuppered I think?
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/isps-and-ajit-pai-are-really-sad-about-senates-vote-for-net-neutrality/

Quote:
While Democratic lawmakers pushed the net neutrality bill through the Senate, Republicans have a 236-193 majority in the House and may be able to kill the effort to preserve net neutrality. Democrats need a majority of representatives to sign a discharge petition in order to force a House vote.

Editor
MYREVIEWER.COM

My Flickr Photostream