tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528335140620814483.post1535274733541357096..comments2023-10-07T05:00:41.514-04:00Comments on Elephants in the Blue Grass: McConnell on So-called Net NeutralityBridget M. Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10060412729879492819noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528335140620814483.post-46212491925126501982010-12-22T16:03:10.206-05:002010-12-22T16:03:10.206-05:00It seems to me like the FCC completely bypassed wi...It seems to me like the FCC completely bypassed wireless, the real problem. The FCC's response:<br /><br />"Further, we recognize that there have been meaningful recent moves toward openness, including the introduction of open operating systems like Android. In addition, we anticipate soon seeing the effects on the market of the openness conditions we imposed on mobile providers that operate on upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum, which includes Verizon Wireless, one of the largest mobile wireless carriers in the U.S.<br /><br />In light of these considerations, we conclude it is appropriate to take measured steps at this time to protect the openness of the Internet when accessed through mobile broadband."<br /><br />Android can be as open as they want and data carriers can and will still block/restrict data. It is the FCC's job to protect consumers, and allowing carriers to ditch unlimited data and be like this: http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/wireless-carriers-openly-considering-charging-per-service/ would be beyond bad for 13 year olds like me already paying $30 a month for their smartphone data.<br /><br />Though I am usually against government involvement in <i> anything, </i> I do believe that something should be done for consumers like me who are enslaved to carriers with 2 year contracts, but why for wired connections? This is where I could see Obama try something.Eric M. Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521676574897274239noreply@blogger.com