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Verizon-Google Proposal for Web Traffic: Statement by Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America
August 9th, 2010; WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, and Consumer Federation of America today expressed serious concerns about a proposed arrangement by Verizon and Google to handle web traffic. Consumer groups have advocated for “net neutrality” rules to maintain an open Internet where consumers can choose web content and applications without restrictions imposed by their Internet service providers.
Categories: Internet
Tags: Broadband, Google, National Broadband Plan, Network Neutrality, Regulation, verizon
Google’s Plan for Super Fast Internet Service Could Benefit All Consumers
This week Google announced plans to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. We like the idea, if for no other reason than it could put pressure on Internet service providers such as Comcast and AT&T to improve service and offer better prices to consumers.
Categories: Internet
Tags: Broadband, competition, Google, High Speed Internet
