Net neutrality returns to Capitol Hill

The net neutrality battle has returned to Capitol Hill. The Senate held a hearing on Tuesday called “The Future of the Internet” and during it Democratic politicians argued for the passage of a law that would prevent ISP’s from creating a fast lane for certain Internet content. Not surprisingly the cable industry, Republicans, and even the FCC opposed them. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said there was no need for any new rules as politicians discussed whether his agency has enough power to take action against ISPs who create unreasonable interference in user’s Internet use.

“To whatever degree people were alleging that this was a solution in search of a problem, it has found its problem,” said Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.). “We have an obligation to try and guarantee that the same freedom and the same creativity that was able to bring us to where we are today continues, going forward.”