How do you feel about the new FCC regulations for the internet?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:38:33 -0500

After a massive campaign by millions of Americans, and staunch opposition from the major Telecoms, the FCC recently approved a major change in how the internet is handled, bringing in protections for "net neutrality". There seems to be some confusion on what exactly that, and this ruling means. What's your take?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/02/26/fcc-approves-net-neutrality-rules/24053057/

FCC approves new net neutrality rules

In 3-2 vote, FCC approves Chairman Wheeler's new net neutrality proposals

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2015 6:33 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:33:02 -0500

I like Net Neutrality. I've heard a lot about it over the recent past - on the radio mainly. In addition to allowing streaming services, it's important to the less fortunate among us who may not have reliable Internet or would not be able to afford the increase in prices that the Internet providers might put in place. In this case, I think some regulation is a very good thing. I think this is a big step in the right direction.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 26 at 2015 7:21 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:21:19 -0500

I believe that the intention was good but even one of the FCC commissioners made statements that this was a dangerous. He is one of the two Republican commissioner and though I think it was more party talking there he makes some points saying that it will cost the consumer more because regulations costs Internet providers money. Could access be better yes but now the government is going to demand upon ISPs to improve and guess what that means rates will increase just like anything else in commerce the cost is rolled into the consumer price.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Feb 27 at 2015 7:46 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:46:17 -0500

Very little --- if for no other reason than it will be tied up in the courts for years!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 27 at 2015 7:58 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:58:03 -0500

The biggest drawback is that it may increase cost since being treated like a utility will allow the leveling of multiple fees that previously were not associated with connectivity.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Feb 27 at 2015 8:19 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:19:14 -0500

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/02/27/theres-already-a-conspiracy-theory-brewing-over-net-neutrality/?hpid=z16

There’s already a conspiracy theory brewing over net neutrality

Conservatives convinced of a cover-up are demanding to see the full regulations now.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2015 7:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 19:50:59 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2015 8:08 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:08:56 -0500

I'm glad someone is finally looking out for the little guys. I have always had to pay more money to get faster internet in my area, now hopefully "if I read it right", I will continue to keep my broadband at the current rate.