[Chapter-delegates] Statement on Open Internet proposal from Google and Verizon

[Joly MacFie]

Thanks Anya for a helpful statement.

For those of you looking for details of the Google/Verizon proposal I have
posted it, and links to a couple of comments, at
http://www.isoc-ny.org/p2/?p=1112

joly

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 4:07 AM, Anya Chambers <chambers at isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear all
>
> Please find for your reference/ use the Internet Society's position on the
> Google/ Verizon developments.
>
> The Internet Society notes with interest the recent Open Internet proposal
> from Google and Verizon. We believe it would be constructive for this
> proposal from two United States-based companies to be debated and considered
> by the global Internet community in an open and transparent process so that
> a range of perspectives may be brought to bear on this difficult topic.  In
> the end, this has the potential for deep global impact, and policy makers
> around the world need to consider the outcome of those discussions, taking
> care to develop policies that promote innovation and growth
> without unintentionally stifling it.
>
> The Internet Society is committed to supporting Internet policies that
> promote competition, allow users to access lawful content and applications,
> and enhance transparency for users. Fundamentally, we believe that Internet
> access should mean the provision of connectivity to the global Internet
> without any regard to the source, destination or content of subscriber
> traffic.  Other offerings may provide IP-based applications and services to
> consumers on a more limited basis but do not truly constitute “Internet
> access”.  Measures to improve transparency in Internet access offerings are
> critical so that consumers can make informed choices on the basis of clear
> and comparable information.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Anya
>
> Anya Chambers
> *Internet Society*
>
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