[opendtv] Re: AT&T zero-rating of DirecTV data may violate net neutrality, FCC says
- From: Craig Birkmaier <brewmastercraig@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 07:20:52 -0500
On Nov 11, 2016, at 9:55 PM, Monty Solomon <monty@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
AT&T zero-rating of DirecTV data may violate net neutrality, FCC says
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/11/att-zero-rating-of-directv-data-may-violate-net-neutrality-fcc-says/
Hmmmm...
Bits are not free. Even AT&T incurs costs for the zero-rated bits.
So now we see how the FCC may use Title II to control internet competition.
AT&T claims that DirecTV pays for zero rating, just as other companies do for
sponsored data. But the FCC is questioning whether that gives AT&T and DirecTV
an advantage since the money moves from one subsidiary to another?
I don't buy that argument as a net neutrality violation.
- IF AT&T charges DirecTV less than they charge other companies for sponsored
data they may have a point.
- IF not, they are tilting at windmills.
Regards
Craig
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