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More ISPs asked to block Newzbin2

The movie industry is widening its anti-piracy net as it asks Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk to block Newzbin2.

 

House votes to overturn FCC Internet rules

The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to overturn proposed rules that bar Internet service providers from blocking legal content but give some discretion to ration access for bandwidth hogs.

 

Verizon challenges FCC's net neutrality rules

Verizon challenges FCC's net neutrality rules

Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday filed a legal challenge to new federal regulations that prohibit broadband providers from interfering with Internet traffic flowing over their networks.

 

Republicans Aim to Block FCC's New Web Rules

The Federal Communications Commission this week adopted a plan to police the web, but it will take at least a couple of months to implement the new rules – a procedural delay that could benefit Republican critics in Congress who are determined to erect a blockade.

 

FCC set to enact strong rules affecting Internet access

FCC set to enact strong rules affecting Internet access

Federal regulators are poised to enact controversial new rules affecting Internet access, marking the government's strongest move yet to ensure that Facebook updates, Google searches and Skype calls reach consumers' homes unimpeded.

 

'Third way' for net access in US

'Third way' for net access in US

US regulators announce a "third way" to salvage efforts to give every citizen access to high-speed internet.

 

FCC set to start pursuing ‘net neutrality’ rules

Federal regulators are expected to take a step forward Thursday on rules that would prohibit broadband providers from favoring or discriminating against Internet traffic.

 

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