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FTC Says 'Slow Down' on Net Neutrality

Posted by Zonk on from the whoa-whoa-whoa-there-tiger dept.

Bushido Hacks writes "The Washington Post reports that the Federal Trade Commission has fumbled the Network Neutrality Act, again, as of this past week. However, the FTC defended its actions saying that their decision was not a give-in to the big telecom and cable companies. Instead, the FTC report urges caution on Network Neutrality Regulation. While this news is disappointing, the FTC's decision appears to be thought out and a message to remind people to not let the subject of Net Neutrality be abandoned by the general public so corporations could undermine the interest of consumers. We discussed the row this created, but with constant stalling tactics being employed here how long will it be before net neutrality opponents craft their own legislation?"

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  1. You make some good points. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    But I don't think I want to see Google doing this. I think Microsoft could do this well.

    Anyway, time to get paid...

    The captcha is "override." posted by CrapfloodTroll.

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