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Cable lobby eyes opening to rewrite Web law

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Cable lobby eyes opening to rewrite Web law
By Julian Hattem – 03/21/15 11:42 AM EDT

Cable and telecom industry lobbyists are launching an effort to convince lawmakers to support new legislation that replaces federal Internet regulations.

After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its new regulations to treat the Web like a public utility, major companies are now sensing an opening to escape what they consider crushing net neutrality regulations.

“The 400-page order really is starting, to us, a process on the hill,” said one telecommunications industry lobbyist who was granted anonymity in order to speak freely about the plans.

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/236483-cable-lobby-eyes-opening-to-rewrite-web-law

2 thoughts on “Cable lobby eyes opening to rewrite Web law

  1. Tell cable companies to drop dead they screw the people enough already.

  2. As John Oliver said…”it’s the equivalent of hiring a dingo to babysit your baby..”

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