Markey Revives Net Neutrality Debate

“Wireline and wireless phone networks, airlines, and roads all experience congestion at times of peak usage,” NCTA said in its filing. “And with all of these networks, simply ‘building more’ is not a complete solution. It is in the nature of networks to congest and it is the obligation of network owners to manage that congestion for the benefit of their customers.”

The net neutrality debate has lain dormant for several months. But with the FCC’s “Broadband Industry Practices” inquiry and Democratic Congressional interest, it looks to heat up again. The FCC also is slated to hold a hearing on broadband network management practices later this month in Massachusetts.

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