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Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers "Net neutrality" would act to reverse the longstanding increase in broadband access in America

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There is a quiet war being waged in blogs, discussion forums, and other places on the Internet. The issue at hand: Net Neutrality. A vague term referring to the indiscriminate transfer of information over the Internet (dictionary.com). Net Neutrality began gaining attention when:
"In 2005, the FCC raised eyebrows when it investigated a small broadband provider, Madison River Communications, that had blocked access to Vonage's VoIP application. The matter ended when the provider agreed to unblock Vonage and pay a fine (more on this case later). Some argue that the source of the FCC's power ...

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