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FCC Put to Test Over Net Neutrality

Consumer groups lodge complaint against Comcast file sharing interference

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 1, 2007 4:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – Consumer groups and legal scholars filed a complaint with the FCC today asking the agency to fine Comcast for interfering with subscribers' file transfers. The case will be the first major indication of the FCC's actual stance on Net Neutrality. The petitions call on the... Read full story »

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