Jack,
I have not visited the site yet, and at your recommendation, I will explore
their content, to see if it is something that I would support or not.
However, if only 6 ISPs have signed, that could be a sign, that it may not
support our needs.
I believe in Freedom of Speech, but I also believe its the responsibilty of
the speaker to bare the cost and responsibilty of their speech. Its not the
ISPs responsibilty to buy the microphone.
Net Neutrality, is a tough subject, to even fully understand what a group is
supporting.
Net Neutrality to me means preventing the large backbone providers (AT&T,
etc.) from deciding whose packets will be allowed to use the Internet and
how much extra it will cost to use the Internet
I agree, but... The problem is the interpretation of what the definition of
the "Internet" is. I have no problem with the above comment, if meaning is
conections between providers. The problem is that most people Interperate
"Internet" being the connection all the way to the consumer. I feel that
legislation may prevent ISPs from blocking access from their consumers. The
only alternative is prioritizing or slowing down traffic accross the network
between providers. Its hard to know if the second should not be supported,
if we don;t know if we'll loose control of our last mile.
If wireless Providers can't control the flow of data on their network to
consumers, it will destroy their networks. And If WISPS are allowed to block
and Large carriers are not, consumers are likely to pick big carriers over
WISPs. Its a scary situation, when you know one TV broadcast can monopolize
the throughput of a WISPs connection to its clients in many cases.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Unger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:09 PM
Subject: [WISPA] Save the Internet (Net Neutrality)
Net Neutrality to me means preventing the large backbone providers (AT&T,
etc.) from deciding whose packets will be allowed to use the Internet and
how much extra it will cost to use the Internet, assuming that you are
"allowed" to use it. Packets from sites can be (as I understand it) not
just slowed down but prevented from crossing at all unless the backbone
providers "approve". This, to me, is undemocratic, unjust, and bad for the
citizens of any free country. That is why I support and have joined the
coalition to "Save the Internet".
http://www.savetheinternet.com/
As responsible individuals who are involved in the Internet business, I
urge each one of you to:
1. Read the website <http://www.savetheinternet.com/>
2. Do your own additional research on "Net Neutrality", the "First
Amendment of the Internet" - based on the First Amendment to the American
Constitution - Freedom of Speech.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.billofrights.html
3. Reach an informed decision on the issue of "Net Neutrality"
4. If you agree, take action by signing up to join the coalition to save
the Internet.
5. If you disagree, take action to support your position.
6. Publicize your efforts and help to get the word out to support your
position.
So far, 500,000 (half a million) individuals and organizations have signed
up to support the coalition to save the Internet. Of these, six are ISPs;
none of the six appear to be WISPs.
http://www.savetheinternet.com/=members
I would expect that at least a few WISPs would support this effort to keep
the Internet accessible equally by everyone.
Thank you for listening,
jack
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