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Comcast defended its interference with consumers' peer-to-peer programs as necessary to manage scarce network capacity. [1] Following the complaint, the FCC issued an order censuring Comcast from interfering with subscribers' use of peer-to-peer software. This was the FCC's second attempt to enforce its network neutrality policy. [5]
In January 2008, the FCC announced that it would investigate complaints that Comcast "actively interferes with Internet traffic as its subscribers try to share files online". [38] Comcast admitted they paid people to hold seats to "pack" the February 25, 2008, FCC hearing. [39] The FCC stated it expected to rule on the issue by June 30, 2008. [40]
The FCC, which regulates communications by radio, television, satellite and cable, hears complaints for a wide range of issues, from affordability of cell phone services to the hosting of ...
On August 1, 2008, the FCC formally voted 3-to-2 to uphold a complaint against Comcast, the largest cable company in the US, ruling that it had illegally inhibited users of its high-speed Internet service from using file-sharing software. The FCC imposed no fine, but required Comcast to end such blocking in 2008.
Comcast's (CMCSA) shareholders appeared largely unfazed Tuesday by the cable giant's fee dispute with Level 3 Communications (LVLT) and new opposition to its deal to buy NBC Universal. Comcast ...
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In April 2010, these arguments were tested in court, pitting Comcast against FCC regulators. A federal appeals court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Comcast in a unanimous 3-0 decision. [9] The decision focused on the narrow principle of whether the FCC had the right to regulate Comcast's network principles.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, who has long championed the net neutrality rules, called on lawmakers to take up the mantle in the wake of the court decision. ... Verizon, Comcast Corp. or Charter ...