The FCC today announced a new set of rules that would keep Internet
Service Providers (ISPs) from blocking content and services from
users. The Internet as we know it is "neutral" meaning that most ISPs don't limit content from users, be it BitTorrent, streaming video, or anything else that can be legally transmitted through your connection.
Some providers, such as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon, have taken measures to limit users from certain Internet data, most notably torrents. This has been the bane of many Internet users for the past few years and has sparked the Net Neutrality debate and a campaign to "Save The Internet."
Today's speech [PDF link] by the FCC assured consumers that their neutral Internet would remain such. One of the first rules mentioned is that ISP cannot block content, websites, or apps that compete with the company, or use a high amount of bandwidth.
Of course, this rule could mean that AT&T might not be able to continue blocking VoIP apps, SlingPlayer, or other apps from the iPhone for use on the AT&T wireless network. This would be great news for many iPhone users, but could end up costing consumers more for data plans.
Via Electronista
lukeforester1
September 21, 2009 at 7:06pm
I can't afford one for frickin penny for my cell service, who cares if I can't look at torrents on my iPhone! so WHAT! can't use em. NO GOD DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!
Nekollx
September 23, 2009 at 3:16pm
you teather your iPhone at home to connect to the internet?Oh y ou must not like youtube and hulu, or netflix. After all nothing says fun like being charged for going over your badwith cap or having your movies throttled to a lower prority while paying $70 a month for that sweet internet.
kpms
September 21, 2009 at 11:32am
I would pay more for my data, to insure that I am not limited on what I do with my
internet connection.
