FCC To investigate Comcast Bittorrent Meddling

An anonymous reader writes "FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday that the commission will investigate complaints that Comcast actively interferes with Internet traffic as its subscribers try to share files online. A coalition of consumer groups and legal scholars asked the agency in November to stop Comcast from discriminating against certain types of data and to fine Comcast $195,000 for every affected subscriber. While known for months in tech circles, the issue wasn't given broad attention until an Associated Press report last year, in which reporters tested and verified the data blocking."

Comments

Comcast == evil;

[kurt555gs]

I am a Comcast subscriber, and I really resent that they charge me 50+ BUX per month for "unlimited" internet, but when I want to download a linux installation DVD via BitTorrent, I can't.

I really do not see the Republican controlled FCC doing anything about this, however it is a good start to at least say they are investigating.

Re:Time Warp

[RollingThunder]

I don't know about you, but for me, nine days ago was last year.

Re:Has nothing to do with Republicans

[Anonymous Coward]

Just blame it all on the Repubemocrats then

Hold on there skippy!

You're fooling no one with your obvious attempt to shift blame away from the Demoblicans.

Hello Mr. "Law"

[Foamy]

I'd like to introduce you to a person I think you will be fond "of".

Please meet Mr. "Unintended Consequences".