Net neutrality showdown

Network operators want to charge Internet content providers for enhanced IP services, while Net neutrality proponents say regulations are needed to prevent abuse by the Net's gatekeepers.

Net ingorance of the Christian Coalition

perspective Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says there's a contradiction in coalition's position on Net neutrality.
July 14, 2006

Net neutrality debate still simmers

Senate vote expected in September. Meanwhile, supporters, foes of concept jockey for position in Washington.
July 11, 2006

Google says bill could spark antitrust fight

Warns it will file antitrust complaints if broadband providers abuse the power they could receive from U.S. legislators.
July 4, 2006

Senate deals blow to Net neutrality

Narrow vote complicates Internet companies' efforts to prompt Congress to enact new regulations.
Chart: Congress' broadband battles.
June 28, 2006

An Internet for the few or the many?

newsmaker Commissioner Michael Copps says the FCC will soon grapple with a clutch of issues that could forever impact the Internet--for good or for bad.
June 27, 2006

Why Net neutrality means more federal regulation

perspective U.S. Senator Jim DeMint says the term has become a nebulous catchall for competing public policy issues.
June 27, 2006

Confusion over Net neutrality

podcast Misinformation and misunderstanding surround the debate over Net neutrality. CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh joins CNET Editor Tom Merritt to sort through the thornier issues.
June 27, 2006

Senate panel poised for Net neutrality vote

Communications bill planned for committee debate Thursday also tackles municipal networks, broadband subsidies and the broadcast flag.
June 22, 2006

Senate panel proposes Net user 'bill of rights'

Politicians try again to find middle ground among fans and foes of Net neutrality regulations, but critics aren't satisfied.
June 19, 2006

Senate ponders policing of Net neutrality offenses

Another committee considers changes to antitrust law that would imperil business models built on "fast lane."
June 14, 2006

Net neutrality fight returns to Senate

Fans and foes jockey for position at a final hearing before a mammoth bill goes up for a preliminary vote next week.
June 13, 2006

Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality

All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.
June 12, 2006

Meet the winner--for now

news analysis Verizon's Tom Tauke weighs in on a "tight time frame" and other challenges facing federal legislation.
June 12, 2006

House rejects Net neutrality rules

House of Representatives sides with broadband providers like Verizon and AT&T; over Internet companies.
June 8, 2006

New Net neutrality plan may ruffle feathers

newsmaker Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft want to regulate broadband providers, but they won't like those rules being applied to them.
June 8, 2006

House plans vote on Net neutrality

Democrats lost a vote on Net neutrality in a committee. Now they're trying again in a House floor vote this week.
June 7, 2006

Senate panel to revisit proposal

A revised version of a broad communications bill is expected this week, though it's unclear whether it will satisfy critics.
June 7, 2006

Google's Brin lobbies for Net neutrality

Co-founder Sergey Brin meets with lawmakers to press for legislation that would prevent a two-tiered Net-delivery system.
June 6, 2006

eBay tries e-mail in Net neutrality fight

CEO Meg Whitman tries a personal approach: Contacting more than a million members and asking them to contact their politicians.
June 2, 2006

Watch out we don't neuter the Net

perspective In the battle over Net neutrality, policy analyst Randolph J. May warns against the imposition of ill-considered neutrality mandates.
June 1, 2006

House panel votes for Net neutrality

In surprise result, handful of Republicans joins Democrats in voting for antidiscrimination bill backed by Net companies.
May 25, 2006

Berners-Lee calls for Net neutrality

A distinction must be preserved between the market for access and the market for content, says the Web pioneer.
May 23, 2006

Politicos propose new action on Net neutrality

House bill aims to make the concept enforceable under antitrust law, while senators continue to ponder their own action.
May 18, 2006

Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality

In rare Capitol Hill appearance, artist insists that politicians pass new regulations enforcing open Internet architecture.
May 18, 2006

Hardware firms oppose Net neutrality laws

In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept.
May 17, 2006

Why cable companies, Google are eyeing wireless spectrum

An FCC wireless spectrum auction is approaching, and several unlikely candidates may want in on the bidding.
May 11, 2006

Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations

In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal.
May 9, 2006

Smaller cable firms take aim at Net neutrality fans

They say the Googles of the world shouldn't expect a free ride and the government should stay out of the picture.
May 8, 2006

Verizon warns financial sector on Net fight

Company memo says financial services industry is being fed misinformation about merits, perils of Net neutrality.
May 8, 2006

Net neutrality missing from sweeping telecom bill

Draft represents the most significant rewrite in 10 years of laws dealing with video, satellite and broadband communications.
May 2, 2006

Democrats lose vote on Net neutrality

In House vote largely along party lines, Democratic politicians lose effort to have FCC regulate "neutrality" on the Net.
April 26, 2006

New group aims to 'save the Internet'

Coalition of media, consumer and Internet groups says FCC needs power to police Internet to ensure broadband providers follow "Net neutrality" rules.
April 24, 2006

Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal

House Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal backed by Democrats and companies including Google and Microsoft.
April 5, 2006

Net neutrality advances on Capitol Hill

Key Republican who nixed concerns about Net neutrality mandates bends to pressure from companies like Microsoft, Yahoo.
April 4, 2006

Verizon says Net neutrality is overhyped

CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network.
March 31, 2006

Democrats attack new bill over Net neutrality

House Democrats push for more federal regulations of broadband providers, saying Republican-backed bill doesn't go far enough.
March 30, 2006

Google does K Street

perspective Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy.
March 30, 2006

Politico rejects Net neutrality concerns

Influential House member says there's no evidence of threats feared by Net companies, predicts issue will soon be "moot."
March 29, 2006

New broadband bill draws fire

House proposal doesn't include federal regulations mandating Net neutrality. Internet companies protest.
March 28, 2006

Net neutrality fans lose on Capitol Hill

New legislation to revamp telecom laws, in the works for half a year, does not mandate that all Internet sites be treated equally.
March 27, 2006

Broadband giants say Net neutrality fears misguided

Verizon, AT&T offer special pipes to businesses to link offices. The new idea extends that concept to content delivery, they say.
Photo: Ciccone, Tauke talk
March 24, 2006

Avoiding half measures on Net Neutrality

perspective Tropos Networks CEO Ron Sege says Congress should look to enhanced competition, not prescriptive regulation.
March 24, 2006

AT&T chief, FCC chair clarify on Net neutrality

AT&T CEO says he has no plans to degrade service, FCC chairman says companies should be allowed to recoup costs.
March 21, 2006

Qwest CEO supports tiered Internet

Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon.
March 15, 2006

A better idea for Net neutrality

perspective Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the time is right for advocates to step back from the precipice.
March 15, 2006

Debate heats up over level playing field

Companies split over whether Congress should prevent phone carriers from charging Internet providers for using their networks.
March 15, 2006

Senator: Net neutrality may not happen

Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea.
March 14, 2006

Net video explosion triggers traffic jam worries

From "Lost" episodes to movie trailer mashups, the volume of video online is skyrocketing, putting new stress on ISP networks.
February 23, 2006

Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?

If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use.
February 7, 2006

Playing favorites on the Net?

A proposal in Congress could tip the scales toward some services and create a two-tiered Internet.
December 21, 2005