Verizon Defends Throttling Plans In Letter To FCC, Cites Similar Behavior From Carriers As Justification
Verizon responds to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s concerns about Verizon’s network management policy changes coming in October
FCC Chairman Against Verizon’s LTE Throttling Plan, Verizon Responds
FCC Chair Tom Wheeler reacts to Verizon’s Network Optimization changes
Editorial: AT&T Already Playing Bandwidth-Charging Tricks with Online Services
Those fears of AT&T charging third-party web services for customer bandwidth, are rocketing towards reality.
MetroPCS to Allow VOIP Over LTE, Elaborates on Network Management
Following a spate of complaints against the carrier for its Net Neutrality policies and LTE network management, MetroPCS has filed a brief with the FCC detailing its latest changes in order to finally allow VOIP over its LTE network via capable handsets, such as the recently released Samsung Indulge. "Restrictions on VoIP services initially were […]
MetroPCS Files Complaint Against FCC Over Net Neutrality Rules
MetroPCS has filed a complaint against the FCC regarding its recently announced net neutrality rules and is seeking to avoid those rules from becoming law. CEO Roger Linquist issued the following statement: “MetroPCS’ concerns regarding the jurisdictional basis for the net neutrality rules, the recent appeal filed by Verizon, and challenges raised by some proponents […]
MetroPCS Complaints Filed for Net Neutrality Violations Due to New LTE Plans (Updated)
The Media Access Project, Free Press, Center for Media Justice, New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative, and Presente.org have filed a fomal complaint against MetroPCS for violating net neutrality principles as a result of its recent service plan changes for its 4G LTE network. The interest groups allege that by forcing a 1GB cap for access […]
FCC Passes Net Neutrality Rules with Minimal Impact on Wireless Networks
As expected, the FCC has voted in its set of rules via 3-2 down party lines regulating broadband networks in order to ensure net neutrality, with the House of Representatives set for a final vote next month once the new Republican majority is fully seated. Under the rules, carriers and service providers would not be […]
Comcast and Level 3 in Dispute
Level 3 Communications has reported that it is being forced to pay recurring fees to the cable operator in order to deliver Netflix Watch Instantly content, as the internet traffic peer is one of Netflix’s delivery partners. The company has also stated that Comcast took a hardline position on the fee, stating that it would […]
Verizon and Google Release Joint Proposal on Net Neutrality
Following last Friday’s flurry of reports regarding Verizon and Google’s alleged agreement whereby Google would pay for priority access over the telecom provider’s infrastructure, both companies have released the joint proposal in question. The proposal outlines the steps that both companies will take to assist the FCC in order to effectively enforce the seven key […]
Verizon and Google in Talks to Negotiate Access Priority (Updated)
The New York Times is reporting that Verizon and Google are engaged in talks that would see the search provider’s properties purchase access priority on Verizon’s internet services. The agreement is slated to be announced as soon as next week, according to sources quoted by the paper. In exchange for access priority, Google would agree […]