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June 18, 2014

Dems Unveil Measure to Ban Internet Fast Lanes 
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Congressional Democrats have unveiled new legislation that would ban
Internet service providers from charging media companies for faster
speeds. The measure from Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Rep. Doris
Matsui of California would prevent so-called "paid prioritization,"
which ties Internet speeds to extra fees. This would include a recent
deal that saw Netflix pay the cable giant Comcast for faster service
than other content providers. In a statement, Leahy and Matsui said the
measure "would help prevent the creation of a two-tiered Internet system
… and ensure consumers can access all content equally."

 

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