"House bill would curb ISPs' efforts to control Net traffic"

Photograph by Pablo Martinez Monsivais (c) 2006 Associated Press

In an article written by the Associated Press and posted on the First Amendment Center's website, legislation to stop network providers from monitoring and controlling the Internet was proposed. The bill was introduced February 13 to promote Net Neutrality. The bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to determine if Internet providers are "blocking, thwarting, or unreasonably interfering" with the rights of consumers online. It would also determine if some Internet providers are charging unlawful prices. Phone and Internet companies are against the bill. They argue that it would cause harm to innovation and investment on the Internet.

Leah Block