“When Obama was running for office three years ago, he pledged to support the principle of a free and open internet, saying, “I will take a backseat to no one with regards to net neutrality.” Fast-forward to today and the FCC chair that Obama appointed is leading a vote that could end net neutrality. Today’s pivotal vote will decide on a new set of regulations that critics say will create a two-tiered system for the internet. ”
Craig Aaron of Free Press speaks with Amy Goodman
The absolute key component to the future of net neutrality lies in more competition to the major internet providers. The FCC has announced a National Broadband Plan that proposes such radical ideas as:
“At least 100 million U.S. homes should have affordable access to actual download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second and actual upload speeds of at least 50 megabits per second.
The United States should lead the world in mobile innovation, with the fastest and most extensive wireless networks of any nation.
Every American should have affordable access to robust broadband service, and the means and skills to subscribe if they so choose.”
There are a few other ambitious components to the Nation Broadband Plan, but the intent is making sure everyone has access to high bandwidth at affordable prices – sounds like communism to me, don’t tell the tea party! Of course, all the dark and powerful corporate forces of the internet will have their lobbyists out in full force wining and dining and bribing all of our democratically elected representatives to make sure legislation is introduced that will thwart this Un-American plan of the FCC that will give equality and freedom of choice to us consumers.
