Tuesday, January 04, 2011

England's BT Content Connect service attacks net neutrality

BT has introduced a controversial service that some say could allow broadband providers to create a "two-tier internet".

Content Connect, as it is known, allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that use BT's network to charge content firms for high-speed delivery of video.

It could spell the end of so-called "net neutrality", where all traffic on the net is treated equally.


Of course, they will try and bullshit their way out of this...

But a spokesperson for BT denied that the offering would create a "two-tier internet".

"BT supports the concept of net neutrality, but believes that service providers should also be free to strike commercial deals, should content owners want a higher quality or assured service delivery."


It was a big mistake turning the Net over to these greedy bastards, but there you go.

Read more here.

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