Net Neutrality Still Lives

BuhDuh writes "Despite previous reports, and as subsequently discussed here, it appears that Sen. Feinstein's amendment (PDF) did not make it into the approved 'HR1' version of the stimulus bill (PDF). Of course, I cannot aver to having read all 680 pages, but searching for the terms Ms. Feinstein used came up blank, so it looks like we can breathe a collective sigh of relief until someone tries to bury similar proposals in the next wide-ranging, must-pass piece of legislation."

Comments

It's actually in the bill.

[DragonTHC]

from page 656 of the stimulus bill

10 (e) GRANT REQUIREMENTS.--The NTIA shall--
11 (1) adopt rules to protect against unjust enrich12
ment; and
13 (2) ensure that grant recipients--
14 (A) meet buildout requirements;
15 (B) maximize use of the supported infra16
structure by the public;
17 (C) operate basic and advanced broadband
18 service networks on an open access basis;
19 (D) operate advanced wireless broadband
20 service on a wireless open access basis; and
21 (E) adhere to the principles contained in
22 the Federal Communications Commission's
23 broadband policy statement (FCC 05-151,
24 adopted August 5, 2005).

all broadband stimulus grants will be subject to network neutrality.