Congress should act to preserve Net Neutrality

CONGRESS SHOULD ACT TO PRESERVE NET NEUTRALITY
[SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News, AUTHOR: Editorial staff]
[Commentary] The Internet has spawned tremendous choice and innovation for consumers and businesses. But that would change if the phone and cable giants played favorites in who uses their broadband networks, and how they're used. That's why U.S. policy-makers must protect the principle of an open and free Internet. Under this idea of "network neutrality" that has long prevailed, any Internet user has unrestricted access to all Web sites, content and services without interference from network providers. Like the telegraph and telephone before it, the Internet is a public medium that should be free of undue interference from network operators. This principle has made the Internet an unrivaled platform for innovation, allowing anyone with new ideas, opinions or businesses to access the Web on equal footing. That's what gave rise to Amazon, eBay, Google, Internet phone calling, file-sharing and now Internet video. Keeping the Internet neutral is key to U.S. leadership in the digital economy. We should not take this bedrock principle for granted.
http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_8332927