Legislating Network Neutrality - Necessary?
June 8, 2006
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The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosted a discussion focusing on the legislative proposals percolating in Congress on so-called "Network Neutrality." No fewer than six House and Senate bills are circulating in Congress that in some way address this amorphous policy question.
Are any of the many legislative proposals needed to ensure the continued evolution of the Internet as a powerful platform for communications, commerce and innovation? Further, if none are necessary then can existing regulatory authority mediate perceived future neutrality transgressions?
The panel was moderated by Tim Lordan, Internet Education Foundation/Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, and featured: Gigi Sohn, Public Knowledge; Chris Libertelli, representing Skype, a global Internet telephone service owned by eBay; Gregg Rothschild, Verizon; and Mike Schooler, National Cable & Telecommunications Association.
This event was hosted in conjunction with the Internet Caucus and its Co-Chairs, Senators Burns and Leahy, and Congressmen Goodlatte and Boucher.