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FCC Position May Spell the End of Unlimited Internet

September 22, 2009 /

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FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s unsurprising affirmation of support for network neutrality is a victory for the high-minded principle of open, unfettered internet access. Too bad it means the days of all-you-can-eat, flat-rate internet access are probably over.

By Dylan F. Tweney

Full Story: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/09/fcc-neutrality-mistake/

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O’Brien: Net neutrality victory for consumers

By Chris O’Brien

While the debate over keeping the Internet open and accessible to all is far from over, the FCC has put its energy and that of the Obama administration on the side of consumers, in the most important decision so far for the young administration about this vital new medium.

Full Story: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_13388615