Net neutrality is all about keeping the Internet from becoming a carrier-controlled replica of cable TV.
Yes, there will be innovative bundles and tempting new pricing models, but the bottom line is that the open garden
will get a wall. And the money the large-scale sites pay carriers to break through that wall ultimately comes from you.
We can do better. We can make the Internet available to all and keep open delivery of bits out of the hands of the ISPs (Internet providers.)
Here's how to help. You can call, you can write, and you can get friends to
join in. The upcoming decision is only the start. We can win this one!
Specifically, we propose that priority channels and sites whose presence is controlled by your cable or wireless Internet provider can co-exist with the open Internet as long as both are developed simultaneously. We cannot let the Internet wither to make room for clever new billing plans. Therefore, if you increase the capacity of the tollways into your home/life you have to make the same capacity increase to the open Internet path.
In addition, we propose that access fees for commercial and consumer users increase progressively in proportion to access speed. This progressive charge means the large services pay more and slower consumers get a discount. The progressive, larger charges for very high speed, typically streaming providers, underwrites universal access for everyone else. It could even subsidize devices.
Note that this helps the small innovator, since their rates are reduced until they are highly successful.
You can read the longer piece I wrote here.
Feel free to use the text from the 'What we Propose' section above.
Ajit Pai, Chairman 202-418-1000 - ajit.pai@fcc.gov
Mignon Clyburn, 202-418-2100 - mignon.clyburn@fcc.gov
Michael O’Rielly, 202-418-2300 - mike.orielly@fcc.gov
Brendan Carr, 202-418-2200 - brendan.carr@fcc.gov
Jessica Rosenworcel, 202-418-2400 - jessica.rosenworcel@fcc.gov