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FCC Commissioner Michael Copps and Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) were among federal officials who criticized a similar decision by News Corp. to block content as a violation of open-Internet guidelines at the FCC that say consumers should have access to the content of their choice on the Web.

Networks block shows from Google TV Cecilia Kang 2010

FCC Commissioner Michael Copps and Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) were among federal officials who criticized a similar decision by News Corp. to block content as a violation of open-Internet guidelines at the FCC that say consumers should have access to the content of their choice on the Web.

Networks block shows from Google TV Cecilia Kang 2010

In 2008 the Federal Communications Commission upheld a complaint accusing Comcast of violating the FCC's open-Internet principles by blocking file-sharing services, such as those that distribute video and television shows.

Google test to measure Internet blockers 2009

That promise of open-Internet rules was touted by President Obama during his campaign but was derailed by a federal court decision that questioned the FCC's authority over broadband.

FCC draws fire over talks with Internet, telecom giants on 'net neutrality' 2010

Matt Polka, president of American Cable Association, a group that represents smaller cable broadband operators, said he agrees with the National Cable and Telecommunications Association that the FCC shouldn't pursue open-Internet rules.

FCC draws fire over talks with Internet, telecom giants on 'net neutrality' 2010

The FCC, in its Wednesday announcement, laid out several options on open-Internet policies that could be attractive for telecom and cable operators, analysts said.

FCC net neutrality proposal delayed 2010

An emboldened FTC would stand in stark contrast to a besieged Federal Communications Commission, whose ability to oversee broadband providers has been cast into doubt after a federal court ruled last month that the agency lacked the ability to punish Comcast for violating open-Internet guidelines.

Federal oversight of Internet, broadband providers in flux 2010

Matt Polka, president of American Cable Association, a group that represents smaller cable broadband operators, said he agrees with the National Cable and Telecommunications Association that the FCC shouldn't pursue open-Internet rules.

FCC draws fire over talks with Internet, telecom giants on 'net neutrality' 2010

An emboldened FTC would stand in stark contrast to a besieged Federal Communications Commission, whose ability to oversee broadband providers has been cast into doubt after a federal court ruled last month that the agency lacked the ability to punish Comcast for violating open-Internet guidelines.

Under financial overhaul, FTC could gain enforcement power over Internet 2010

An emboldened FTC would stand in stark contrast to a besieged Federal Communications Commission, whose ability to oversee broadband providers has been cast into doubt after a federal court ruled last month that the agency lacked the ability to punish Comcast for violating open-Internet guidelines.

Under financial overhaul, FTC could gain enforcement power over Internet 2010