Verizon and Google Make Internet Transparency Proposal
Aug 9, 2010, 12:39 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 9, 2010, 12:58 PM
Executives from Google and Verizon Communications today announced in a joint press conference a new proposal regarding net neutrality. The two companies offered seven different points covering Internet traffic policies. The first few apply specifically to wireline broadband, and ask for there to be greater transparency, openness and rules put in place to prohibit traffic blocking based on type. The companies believe that there should be clear transparency on how wireline and wireless networks are run, what consumers can expect, and what services can be accessed via those networks. The sixth point specifically calls out how the companies feel wireless should be affected. The proposal says, "We both recognize that wireless broadband is different from the traditional wireline world, in part because the mobile marketplace is more competitive and changing rapidly. In recognition of the still-nascent nature of the wireless broadband marketplace, under this proposal we would not now apply most of the wireline principles to wireless, except for the transparency requirement. In addition, the Government Accountability Office would be required to report to Congress annually on developments in the wireless broadband marketplace, and whether or not current policies are working to protect consumers." Verizon Communications CEO Ivan Seidenberg said, "The idea is for the proposal to follow a consumer-focused orientation to represent what consumers expect of a robust and vibrant Internet." He also said that the company will follow the ideas laid out in the new Internet policy proposal as part of its corporate strategy. Both companies reiterated that Verizon will not in any way prioritize traffic to/from Google's services, and Google said that it is not interested in doing anything that can't run on the open internet.
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Um...
Btw, are you a regular cellphone enthusiast/consumer, like me? Or do you work in the wireless industry?
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Thanks for the "Pledge"
The only real openness Google is pushing for is the openness towards carriers, not to consumers. And a carrier-controlled ecosystem should be exactly what they're arguing against.
This has been my beef with Google's mobile approach from day one (minus the brief period when they actually got Nexus One pricing right up until they cancelled it.) I don't know if they lack a spine (guessing by their YouTube efforts I'd say that's part of it), or if they're as dumb as the peopl...
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You know, there is a simple solution to this.
Charge heavy bandwidth users more money and the system will regulate itself, especially in a 4G environment where urban consumers can choose DSL, cable or cellular wireless as a primary home internet solution.
Why all the freaking "deals" and "proposals" folks?
Also saying they don't want to prioritize Googl...
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