Google, Intel, Microsoft Team Up for Net Neutrality

By CIOinsight
2010-06-10
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Many of the technology and digital communication industry's biggest players announced the formation of the Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG or TAG), which will work together to find consensus on issues relating to net neutrality. The organization, represented by AT&T, Verizon, Microsoft, Google, Intel and others, will examine broadband network management practices or other related technical issues that can affect users' Internet experience, including the impact to and from applications, content and devices that utilize the Internet.

Rate This Article: Poor Best Add This Article To: Digg this   Del.icio.us   Slashdot   Y! My Web   E-mail   Print Furl   Google   Simpy   Spurl!   PDF Version An impressive array of Internet communications and technology companies, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco and Verizon, join up to form the Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG or TAG), which will work together to find consensus on issues relating to net neutrality. Participants in the initial founding efforts for organization expressed their desire that the group would advise on technical issues, attempt to resolve disputes over network management and related issues outside of an adversarial context, and help inform federal agencies, such as the FCC, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice in their industry oversight functions. A release noted staff from these agencies would be encouraged to observe and provide suggestions for the TAG's area of focus. READ MORE >> test     >>> More Features Articles          >>> More By CIOinsight   Email Article To Friend  ♦ Print Version Of Article  ♦ PDF Version Of Article