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House Panel to Vote on Network Neutrality

Roy Mark writes on internetnews.com:

As one committee prepares to vote on a telecom reform bill that Democrats contend lacks effective network neutrality protections, another panel opens hearings on the antitrust implications of just such a scenario.

After opening statements late this afternoon, the House Commerce Committee plans a Wednesday vote on the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Efficiency Act of 2006 (COPE).

The centerpiece of COPE is national video franchising for IPTV providers such as Verizon and AT&T. With the goal of increasing competition in the pay television market, the proposal enjoys wide support on both sides of the aisle.

More controversial is network neutrality.

posted by Fergie @ 4/25/2006 08:18:00 AM