http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/ Engadget Comments for Google and Verizon sign net neutrality agreement, begin the end of net neutrality? (update: Google, Verizon deny claims) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Always like Engadget to use a slightly less demeaning story of certain parties that they prefer. Engadget cites Bloomberg but they should also read the New York Times piece cited on Mashable.

Here is the New York Times piece, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/technology/05secret.html?_r=3&ref=technology

And then here is Mashable's more accurate take. http://mashable.com/2010/08/05/google-verizon-net-neutrality/

Google and Verizon are not just saying that some information can be "prioritized" but also that money comes into the equation. Read both articles.

C'mon Engadget, write the facts, not just a slightly slanted story leaving out the good details.

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Bottom line, they start messing with my speeds and overall network experience and I just look elsewhere for my wireless services. It's a slippery slope they're on and I hope they're careful because I like Verizon as a carrier and would hate to leave...but I'm not going to let them walk all over me.]]>Aug 5th 2010 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Google: "The same thing we do every night, Verizon—try to take over the world!"]]>Aug 5th 2010 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Do some evil.]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Indeed. Engadget loves to put a spin on their stories without disclosing the full information. Shameful.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Well there goes the "free market" solution to this problem. The major content creators were supposed to have an epic battle with the content providers. Hopefully Net Neutrality would win. Obviously, they've found out that they can make more money if they agree to help each other out.

Anyone who still wishes the internet to stay open, free, equal, and non-tiered NEEDS to realize that the FCC must step in to regulate this.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/You are apparently blind to the fact that other carriers already control data speeds.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Oh, looky there. Turns out the whole rumor was WRONG. Just like the NYT/Engadget to push a rumor that casts doubt on Net Neutrality.

I don't understand why Google would want to pay MORE to have their content pushed. I'm glad to see that Google realizes that they can still force the content providers to equalize rates.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
This is basically how Verizon also spreads those Verizon iPhone rumors and crap. Get some random "market analyst" to say something.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Update = FTW]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
It's Verizon of course they will and try to put anything on your phone that verizon doesn't approve of and they will shut u down...goid luck with them I left them an will never use them again]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
only, which is pinky and which is the brain??]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Correction: Google is the next Apple which is the current Microsoft.]]>Aug 5th 2010 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Google is new Apple, Apple is the new Microsoft, and Microsoft is the new IBM?]]>Aug 5th 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
According to a front-page New York Times story, the deal allows “Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content's creators are willing to pay for the privilege."

It would create fast Internet lanes for the largest corporations and slow lanes for the rest of us.

That’s why we’re starting a mass protest by Google users to stop these two companies from joining forces to sell out millions of people like us who use the Internet.]]>Aug 5th 2010 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Wow! Who's having the tantrum now? Why look at the comments if you can't handle someone disagreeing with your precious Engadget? I know I'm not alone in not agreeing with everything Engadget throws at you on this site and thats the beauty of the internet isn't it. I don't have to agree.]]>Aug 5th 2010 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 4:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/First, read the update. Second, research the topic more. ]]>Aug 5th 2010 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
What you just posted makes no sense.]]>Aug 5th 2010 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Then you have no idea what the issue at hand is. Please explain how a company can "monopolize" net neutrality?]]>Aug 5th 2010 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
I'm not saying that's the case but it sure could happen here. We simply have too many idiots in this country that don't even try to u understand the matter at hand. All they do is run around crying wolf about big government because they heard their favorite talk show host say it on the radio. They are completely ignorant of the fact that if someone neutral doesn't police airwaves and the internet that even their favorite anti government talkers could be silenced by the big scary left if they have the money to do so. It's just complete ignorance that allows our freedoms to be trampled all under the guise of ironically.......freedom. ]]>Aug 5th 2010 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Net Neutrality is a concept. Google, Verizon, AT&T, Apple...it doesn't matter. If they make moves to hinder the content or ease of access to information, then they have done away with that concept. There would be no net neutrality. Someone can't change the definition, no matter how big they are. They can adhere to it, or not.]]>Aug 5th 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
I am with TES on this. it is not possible to monopolize a concept/ideology.]]>Aug 5th 2010 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 10:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Please, enlighten me.]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
If you're not going to enlighten me, please allow me to point out a tiny bit of irony for you.

A sentence must contain at least a subject and a verb, unless it is an imperative sentence where the subject is assumed. Seeing as I'm unsure of what it is that "fails", my grammar or me, you seem to have made quite the grammatical error yourself.

"The simple act of putting a period after a word does not a sentence make."]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/dude don't argue with the idiots
they will bring you down to their level and beat you with their stupidity]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Agreed. +1 for understanding net neutrality]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
No worries, I was just pointing it out to you. It's the scholars who decided to jump in after you who have mostly proven themselves beyond ignorant.]]>Aug 5th 2010 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Um... exactly(!?)
"All those ads" could potentially be exactly what Google gets a guarantee of premium bandwidth for. No way Verizon is going to drop the rate of the rest of Web traffic, but I could see them uping rates for various partners at an advantaged rate in the future - which would, de facto, end net neutrality and leave non-players in the proverbial dust.

Let's day I run a little website, and I want to generate some revenue w/ ads. If a big chunk of the web faster w/ one set of ads, and that leads to more click-through and hence more money, who do you think I'll be using as my ad provider? Google's interest here is anti-competitive - good-bye Bing, etc.]]>Aug 6th 2010 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/Aug 5th 2010 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/google-and-verizon-sign-net-neutrality-agreement-begin-the-end/
Google made an arrangement to make sure there's no traffic prioritizing on DSL and FiOS networks. This is only positive in my eyes. Google again doing their best to give us freedoms and openness.

What Verizon does on their own network has very little to do with Google.. so I'm not sure how Google is observed here as doing anything wrong. It's great that they've at least made an agreement for FiOS and DSL.

I guess, people just can't stand the fact that Google is an overall a good company. At least for now and unlike rotten companies like Apple who's only goal is to milk us for every cent they can.

And of course, this is all unchecked anyways. We need more information to even discuss this. ]]>Aug 5th 2010 7:47AM