[opendtv] Re: B&C: Title II Rollback Reaction Rolls On
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 00:36:42 +0000
Craig Birkmaier wrote:
And that is exactly what existed prior to the Open Internet Order.
Except for Netflix, at a critical time in history.
This comment from former Commissioner McDowell Frames the reality
of the debate:
"Innovative, pro-consumer programs, such as free data wireless plans, were on
the verge of being prohibited under Title II. We are encouraged by the FCC's
forward-looking move today toward creating a policy framework that will support
robust investment and innovation to brighten America's mobile future."
Well, that's what we call FUD. Title II has never had any trouble with free
long distance plans, for example. As you like to say, that didn't happen. It's
pure FUD. On the other hand, Netflix was throttled, and the cableco legacy is
one of being gatekeepers. So I guess it came naturally. Consistency, Craig.
The issue is NOT whether the Internet is some kind of utility Bert.
That's precisely the issue. Title II, and previous similar neutrality
guarantees, have been imposed on the comm utilities for eons, ever since their
inception. By the way, also on mail service. The Internet is exactly one of
these. And it is not at all just another cable TV system, which is what Title I
is written for.
This COUNTRY, aside from the special interests which benefit from having
gatekeepers controls, has spoken loud and clear already. And my bet is, has
done so again. I finally saw only one comment in favor of Chairman Pai's
strange ideas, on his blog, and that was just generic formula.
Neutrality was not as issue, until it was. Until a conflict of interest emerged
from a company that offers both carriage and its own legacy MVPD content. And
that's what got almost everyone, except a tiny number of special interests, all
riled up. It won't go away, Craig. Sorry you still can't get this.
Bert
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