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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:38:36 +0000

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until further notice. The court granted a stay after reviewing petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule.... Read more »

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AT&T’s new ‘Turbo’ charge raises net neutrality concerns

Ryan Daws — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:31:33 +0000

AT&T is now charging mobile customers an additional $7 per month for faster wireless data speeds with a new “Turbo” add-on. AT&T says the add-on is “built to support high-performance mobile applications, like gaming, social video broadcasting, and live video conferencing, with optimised data while customers are on the go.” The new fee comes just... Read more »

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FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:42:36 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections, marking a significant shift in policy that aims to ensure the internet remains fast, open, and fair for all users. The decision comes after years of public outcry and regulatory shifts that saw the rollback of previous net neutrality rules. The rules prohibit... Read more »

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FCC to decide on net neutrality’s future

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:03:19 +0000

The FCC is gearing up for a vote aimed at regaining regulatory power over ISPs and reinstating federal net neutrality rules discarded by the Trump administration in 2017. Net neutrality is designed to ensure that the choices of internet users, not ISPs, dictate online activities. Early in April, the FCC revealed its draft rules, which... Read more »

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SK Telecom settles Netflix dispute with strategic partnership

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:45:36 +0000

SK Telecom and Netflix have ended their dispute over network usage fees, opting instead for a strategic partnership. As part of the partnership, SK Telecom aims to enhance the convenience of accessing and paying for Netflix shows and movies on mobile devices and IPTV for their customers. They will provide a range of pricing options... Read more »

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European operators want platforms to contribute towards infrastructure

Ryan Daws — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:19:49 +0000

A number of large European operators are calling for content platforms to contribute towards the cost of infrastructure. In a joint statement, the CEOs of Vodafone, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have expressed their opinion that content platforms should contribute towards building the connectivity infrastructure they rely on. “The current situation is simply not sustainable.... Read more »

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Netflix pushes back against SK Broadband’s demand to pay for bandwidth usage

Ryan Daws — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:37:13 +0000

Netflix has pushed back against SK Broadband’s demand for the streaming giant to pay for bandwidth. SK Broadband sued Netflix earlier this month after data traffic surged following the release of Hwang Dong-hyuk’s popular drama series, Squid Game. “We have come to a crossroads — Red Light, Green Light — where Internet gatekeepers could get... Read more »

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is stepping down after eight years

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:50:55 +0000

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is stepping down from his role after eight years at the US telecoms regulator. Pai was appointed to the FCC as commissioner in 2012 by President Obama and was promoted to chairman in 2017 by President Trump. Pai has now served notice that he will be stepping down when President-elect Joe... Read more »

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Critics weigh in as Section 230 proposals threaten free speech

Ryan Daws — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:27:54 +0000

Critics have weighed in on proposals to change or scrap Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online companies from being sued for what users share. Section 230 was thrust into the limelight after President Trump claimed it’s being used to silence voices after some of his tweets were flagged as containing misinformation.... Read more »

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