End of a Free Ride?
Friday, April 21st, 2006The Internet is being besieged by corporate interests. The very same companies that provide internet lines to ISPs are now lobbying congress, to the tune of $10 million, to destroy a long standing principle of the ‘net: Network Neutrality.
Companies like Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T are romancing politicians in this moment of mid-term election fund raising to buy votes on an issue that would exponentially increase profits while closing parts to the internet to citizens.
Imagine paying your ISP for the privilege of searching for links only to the few sites whose owners have paid to have represented, then clicking on such paltry offerings only to be asked to register and pay more for a look. Such a scenario is not too far-fetched is Congress gives in to its election-year greed and passes the law that is currently on the books.
How would this affect us? Read the FAQ. Then take action. You’ll be glad you did.