Here, in just over 15 minutes, Larry Lessig says basically everything I've ever tried to say about telecom policy on the blog (in the context of a critique of John McCain's tech platform). Take a look, it's well worth the time:
Also, for a number of weeks I've been meaning to post a link to this ars technica article on customer-owned fiber. Projects like this, or like Utah's UTOPIA seem to present the best way forward for the domestic telecom market.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Lessig on Technology Policy
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This was a very helpful summary--thanks for posting it. I remain skeptical that "net neutrality" is really necessary, but not for the reasons that most critics offer. Mainly, I think that the Commission should revisit the question of whether broadband Internet service is a common carrier service under the Communications Act. If it is, then there is no reason to adopt a separate "net neutrality" principle, because common carrier rules mandate non-discrimination with just and reasonable pricing.
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