FCC Boss Backs Metering the Internet

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday May 22, 2012 @09:21PM from the deposit-seven-cents-to-continue-reading dept.

An anonymous reader writes "FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has publicly backed usage-based pricing for wired internet access at the cable industry's annual NCTA Show. He makes the claim that it would drive network efficiency. Currently most internet service providers charge a flat fee and price their packages based on the speed of the service, while wireless providers are reaping record profits by charging based on usage, similar to the way utilities charge for electricity. By switching to this model, the cable companies can increase their profitibility while at the same time blocking consumers from cutting the cord and getting their TV services online."

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To those who disliked Bush... by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-22 21:31 · Score: 0, Offtopic

To those who disliked Bush...how is the Obama admin different again? This guy wants to limit your freedom to download - I am shaking my head in disgust (at both Bush and Obama!)