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June 27, 2005
Public Knowledge Statement on the Brand X case
The U.S.Supreme Court decided this morning that cable companies do not have to open their networks to outside Internet providers, upholding the FCC's interpretation of the Communications Act that cable modem services are exempt from regulation.
More on Brand X. WSJ $: Ruling Could Limit Access to Net
Below is the statement of Gigi B. Sohn, president of Public Knowledge:
'The Court's decision today raises the question of whether Congress, in tackling its next revision of the Telecommunications Act, should act to ensure that communications, content, and applications are allowed to pass freely over the Internet's broadband pipes. We believe Congress should do so, because "net neutrality" is a worthy goal that not only will promote free speech and creativity on the Internet, but also will benefit those who provide broadband connectivity by making that connectivity more valuable."
Posted by Kevin at June 27, 2005 10:30 AM