Tag: net neutrality

Britain’s ISPs already censor political opinions they just randomly happen to disagree with

British Internet providers already censor political opinions they don’t like. Specifically, they censor this blog by default, which is trivial to verify, thanks to Open Rights Group. This blog isn’t a random corporate blog; it builds political opinion in favor of net liberty and net neutrality, and frequently against the old telco dinosaurs. Therefore, it’s … Continue reading “Britain’s ISPs already censor political opinions they just randomly happen to disagree with”

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  • Jun 12, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

The 8 members of Congress that support the FCC’s net neutrality repeal received over $4.5 million in telecom donations

Last month, the FCC voted to begin dismantling net neutrality and handing over such regulation to the Federal Trade Commission. Mignon Clyburn, the only pro net neutrality FCC commissioner, called the action a first step towards “Destroying Internet Freedom.” In the US Congress, eight members, both Senators and House Representatives, have come forward in support … Continue reading “The 8 members of Congress that support the FCC’s net neutrality repeal received over $4.5 million in telecom donations”

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  • Jun 7, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

Most UK ISPs block Private Internet Access by default

VPN websites, like that of Private Internet Access, are actively being censored by internet service providers (ISPs) in the United Kingdom (UK). The website blocks were first put into place by UK ISPs on government order in an effort to censor pornography in 2014. Since then, more ISPs have joined in default blocking. However, research has shown that … Continue reading “Most UK ISPs block Private Internet Access by default”

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On July 12th, the internet is planning a day of action to save net neutrality, just like the SOPA blackout and Internet Slowdown

On July 12th, Private Internet Access will join other technology companies in a day of action to save net neutrality. Companies supporting the Battle for the Net day of action include Github, Mozilla, Kickstarter, Etsy, Amazon, Vimeo, BitTorrent, and many more. July 12th was chosen because it is days before the end of the first FCC … Continue reading “On July 12th, the internet is planning a day of action to save net neutrality, just like the SOPA blackout and Internet Slowdown”

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  • Jun 2, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

As America’s FCC tries to dismantle NN, French authorities back net neutrality in France

In sharp and deliberate contrast to America’s bullheaded rush into destroying net neutrality protections, net neutrality in France is alive and well. French internet service providers (ISPs) and telecoms have 9 months to comply with ARCEP’s new pro-net neutrality position – which includes explicit directions not to block or throttle p2p or VPN traffic. The … Continue reading “As America’s FCC tries to dismantle NN, French authorities back net neutrality in France”

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  • May 30, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

Use the “Removal of Net Neutrality Simulator” to experience an Internet without net neutrality

The “Removal of Net Neutrality Simulator” is a new Google Chrome browser extension created by the good activists at Keep Our Net Free for education and awareness purposes which simulates an online world without net neutrality (NN) where internet service providers (ISPs) control and squeeze your internet browsing experience for extra profit. The extension’s functionality … Continue reading “Use the “Removal of Net Neutrality Simulator” to experience an Internet without net neutrality”

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  • May 24, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • Censorship, General Privacy News, Governments,

Comcast is trying to censor a FFTF website that supports net neutrality

Comcast has sent a formal cease and desist letter to Fight for the Future (FFTF) demanding control of its pro-net neutrality website, comcastroturf.com. FFTF set up comcastroturf.com to allow people, real Americans, to check the millions of FCC comments to see if their name has been used to submit a fake comment to the FCC about … Continue reading “Comcast is trying to censor a FFTF website that supports net neutrality”

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  • May 18, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

The FCC just voted to begin “Destroying Internet Freedom” and overturn net neutrality

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to kill net neutrality under the guise of “Restoring Internet Freedom.” The lone FCC commissioner in favor of the Open Internet Order and the net neutrality rules we had enjoyed over the last few years, Mignon Clyburn, said the change would be better named “Destroying Internet Freedom” instead of “Restoring … Continue reading “The FCC just voted to begin “Destroying Internet Freedom” and overturn net neutrality”

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  • May 18, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

Today, the FCC votes on the fate of net neutrality

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote to kill net neutrality under the guise of “Restoring Internet Freedom.” The FCC’s net neutrality rules that currently regulate Internet service providers (ISPs) as Title II common carriers forbids them from participating in many types of customer harming practices such as throttling or prioritizing certain types of internet traffic … Continue reading “Today, the FCC votes on the fate of net neutrality”

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  • May 10, 2017 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments,

Over 128,000 fake comments against net neutrality have been sent to the FCC by bot

The FCC is being bombarded with fake comments, over 128,000 at last count, that all say the same thing attacking net neutrality. All this after Ajit Pai admitted in an interview that the FCC has an open mind and will listen to your comments. The news was first reported and spread by redditor smith7018 on Reddit … Continue reading “Over 128,000 fake comments against net neutrality have been sent to the FCC by bot”

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