Dems' plan would force FCC to ban Internet fast lanes

By Lucas MearianJune 17, 2014 11:34 AM ET Computerworld - Democrats in Congress today unveiled a proposal that would force the Federal Communications Commission to create rules banning Internet service providers from offering more bandwidth to content providers that pay more.
The proposed bill -- the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act -- was put forth by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.). The legislation would prohibit so-called "fast lanes," which have been a point of contention since the FCC announced it was considering rules that would allow tiered levels of Internet bandwidth for media providers such as Netflix.
 
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