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  • Americans Bombard the FCC with Demands for Real Net Neutrality

    July 15, 2014
    WASHINGTON — Grassroots organizations on Tuesday applauded the American public for its passionate support of real Net Neutrality protections. In an unprecedented outpouring of concern, millions of Americans have submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission rejecting Chairman Tom Wheeler's plan to allow priority Internet access for a few rich companies.

  • Senators Champion Net Neutrality and Call on FCC to Act

    July 15, 2014
    WASHINGTON — In a letter delivered to the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, 13 senators said the FCC must take action “to protect the openness of the Internet for future generations.”

  • Matsui and Leahy Introduce Bill to Stop the Payola Internet

    June 17, 2014
    WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, Rep. Doris Matsui and Sen. Patrick Leahy introduced the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, which would prohibit paid prioritization of Internet traffic.

  • FCC Review of ISP Slow-Downs Only a First Step

    June 13, 2014
    WASHINGTON — On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission announced an enhanced review of the new access fees that Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon have recently demanded from sites and services such as Netflix.

  • Sinclair Abandons Shell Company in Television Ownership Ruse

    May 30, 2014

    WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, Sinclair Broadcast Group told the Federal Communications Commission it would abandon its plans to illegally control multiple stations in the Charleston, S.C., and Birmingham, Ala., markets. The abandoned transactions were part of a $985 million deal with Allbritton Communications involving Sinclair's acquisition of nine television stations and NewsChannel 8. 

  • FCC Moves Forward With Two-Tiered Internet Plan

    May 15, 2014
    WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to propose a new “open Internet” rule that may let Internet service providers charge content companies for priority treatment, relegating other content to a slower tier of service.

  • Artists and Musicians to the FCC: We Demand Real Net Neutrality

    May 13, 2014
    WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, dozens of artists, musicians and other members of the creative community delivered a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler urging the agency to abandon its pay-for-prioritization proposal and stand up for real Net Neutrality. Wheeler’s proposal — which will be considered during a May 15 FCC meeting — reportedly allows Internet service providers to charge extra fees to content companies for preferential treatment.

  • Thursday: Hundreds to Protest FCC at D.C. Headquarters to Protect Net Neutrality; Thousands Join Online for May 15 Day of Action

    May 12, 2014
    Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, May 15, hundreds will rally outside the Federal Communications Commission’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to protest Chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposal to allow rampant discrimination online. On this same day, thousands of activists, organizations and companies will take action online to save the Internet.

  • Net Neutrality Activists Prepare for Day of Action as Pressure Mounts Against the FCC

    May 8, 2014
    WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, nearly 100 organizations sent a letter urging President Obama and FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to reject any rules that would harm the open Internet. Wheeler has been under intense pressure to abandon his proposed rules, which reportedly would allow Internet service providers to prioritize content from websites and services that are willing to pay an extra fee.

  • Dear Chairman Wheeler: You Don’t Protect Net Neutrality by Allowing Online Discrimination

    April 30, 2014
    WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler defended his proposal to allow Internet service providers to charge extra fees to content companies for preferential treatment.

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