FCC Set to Vote on ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules (or, a Huge Windfall to Wireless Providers)
The FCC is getting ready to pass a set of complex and controversial rules regulating net neutrality, that will create two classes of Internet connections — one for wired Internet providers and one for wireless providers. While it’s fairly good news for those who believe there shouldn’t be “service tiers” on web connections, the wireless regulations will allow providers like AT&T and Verizon to set limits on web access that will let them extract the maximum amount of money from both consumers and commercial websites — and after all, isn’t that what US politics is all about?