Julius Genachowski declares Federal Communications Commission suggestion on net neutrality

From the sound of it, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Genachowski may have just signaled that a free and open Internet might be within reach. In a Huffington Post article that drew from his official declaration, Julius Genachowski announced that a "milestone" had been reached within the ongoing clash over freedom of information online. A vote nevertheless remains this month, however the FCC’s strategy has encouraged net neutrality supporters. Article source – Julius Genachowski announces FCC proposal on net neutrality by Money Blog Newz.

All about net neutrality

The concept of net neutrality is right there with Julius Genachowski's pronouncement. It is mostly that Americans should be able to get quality broadband Internet for a low price. The government will not mess around with or change the high speed connection to the web. In turn, companies like Comcast have to stay away from this as well. Also, there can be no preference given to any site which means that companies can't help competition out when not letting other competition in at all.

Don't forget about the ‘Basic rules of the road’

In his statement, Julius Genachowski underscored the important role net neutrality would play in unfettered innovation, investment, job creation, individual expression and corporate competition. The FCC open Internet methods would change things for Americans. This is what would happen:

1. No filters when it comes to getting access to lawful content. As long as the U.S. law isn't being broken, the FCC thinks that no business, individual or even the federal government should be allowed to restrict web content.
2. Consumers should know what their broadband service is all about. Users have the right to make informed decisions before putting their money into something. This means that all details regarding services would be released.
3. The playing field needs to be level. When following the law, consumers are allowed to express themselves and engage in commerce. No permission or restriction will be needed or put on this. There could be no gatekeeper or favoritism when it comes to freedom of details.

Price hikes and roadblocks in cyberspace

The 1984 novel "Neuromancer" had been where William Gibson first coined the term "cyberspace" while having no idea what the future would hold with it and also the companies around. Some might say that Julius Genachowski and the FCC are seeking to turn the tide in favor of freedom. Unreasonable prices and details filters can’t stand.

Articles cited

FCC

hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-303136A1.pdf

Huffington Post

huffingtonpost.com/julius-genachowski/preserving-a-free-and-ope_b_790553.html

Julius Genachowski’s statement

youtube.com/watch?v=HrwvW088oRY