Companies that provide access to the Internet should not be able to play favorites. For us, this is the definition of “Open Internet.” The term “net neutrality” is a component of an Open Internet. In June of 2015, the FCC issued a rulemaking on net neutrality. We supported that rulemaking. In December of 2017, the FCC modified that order to remove much of its protections. Unfortunately, more hard work protecting the currently Open Internet remains to be done. Those who have an economic or political interest in limiting access to the Internet will continue to press to close the Internet. These tools include courtrooms, on Capitol Hill and regulatory agencies around the world. The small amount of ground gained in the past few years may be eroded without continued advocacy and vigilance.
The FCC rulemaking is an example of the need for advocacy and vigilance. As with all government regulations, there are many aspects of the FCC’s rulemaking that are subject to interpretation. The i2Coalition has identified issues associated with how the FCC’s order addresses several specific issues concerning the treatment of discrete “applications” or content. It is not clear how this order will protect privacy and in particular encryption. We do not yet know exactly how the Commission will address and resolve disputes over what it calls “interconnection” and “traffic exchange” between ISPs, edge providers, and other Internet players.Many important legal and technical specifics remain unclear, and will hopefully be fleshed out in the order and rules.
The FCC’s Open Internet order represents a success for our industry and we should all be pleased with it. However, those who oppose an open and fair Internet will not give up. We will continue to be leaders protecting gains we’ve recently made, and ensuring that access to the Internet remains as open as possible. We hope you will join us as we continue to fight for an open Internet, innovation, and customer choice.
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Recent Updates On The Open Internet
i2Coalition Comments on FCC 2023 Open Internet NPRM: Protect VPNs, CDNs, Web Hosting, Data Storage and DNS Services
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking to reestablish its authority over broadband Internet access service by classifying it as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. The i2Coalition collaborated with its member companies to draft a comment advising the Commission to clarify that VPNs, CDNs, web hosting, […]
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Watch: Weathering The Transatlantic Tug-of-War On on Global Digital Privacy
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Watch: Abuse Reporting Workshop Featuring i2Coalition Member Experts
One of the most crucial factors to curbing online abuse is the quality of abuse reports that get submitted to Internet infrastructure help desks. All too often, abuse reports are often either directed to the wrong provider or contain insufficient information to take action. i2Coalition members have been proactive in educating stakeholders on both where […]
Impending Changes to India’s Internet Intermediary Rules Raise Concern for Indian Technology Innovation, Free Speech and Global Competitiveness
Impending Changes to India’s Internet Intermediary Rules Raise Concern for Indian Technology Innovation, Free Speech and Global Competitiveness India is at the cusp of amending its intermediary liability regime that will expand the due diligence measures required to avail safe harbor to include proactive monitoring, mandatory local incorporation, enabling the traceability of originators (which would […]
Member Spotlight: Veeam and Jordan Jacobs
In August, Comms Manager Dakota Graves sat down with new Senior Director of Global Cloud Solutions for Veeam, Jordan Jacobs.
An Open, Inclusive Internet is a Global Economic Driver
The Internet is uniquely positioned for inclusivity and the spreading of economic benefits in ways other livelihoods have not been able.
i2Coalition Joins 10 Organizations Promoting Innovation And Inclusion To Digital Economy Task Force (DETF)
Our letter with 10 other organizations encourages the G20 to create and promote policies that continue to champion inclusion and diversity.
i2Coalition Supports Open Internet and Multistakeholder Model in Comments to NTIA
The i2Coalition responded to a request for comments on International Internet policy.
Hearings And Letters On Privacy, Pending Supreme Court Changes: July 2018 Legislative Update
House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, as well as the House Judiciary Committee discuss data protection issues.
Our 2018 Annual Congressional Fly-In, The Restoring Internet Freedom Order, The Encrypt Act, And More: The June 2018 Legislative Update
This year 30 members of the Coalition joined with our staff and TwinLogic Strategies staff members to cover meetings with the White House, FBI, NTIA and 28 Congressional offices.
Statement Of Support For Use Of Congressional Review Act In Addressing Net Neutrality Orders
The i2Coalition has issued a statement of support for the House efforts to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revise the December 2017 FCC Restoring Internet Freedom Order.
i2Coalition Honors Congressmen Doyle and Poe with Champion of Internet Freedom Award; Allison Heather and Stephen Mayhew with Internet Community Leadership Award
The i2Coalition presents legislators and community members who have made a beneficial impact on Internet policy with annual awards.