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Entanet slams Google and Verizon net neutrality plans
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) In its latest opinion article (http://opinion.enta.net), Entanet, the leading wholesale voice and data communications provider, discusses the unlikely partnership between Google and Verizon, which has resulted in the two companies putting together a proposal for tackling net neutrality in the US.
Entanets Head of Service Operations, Neil Watson, refers to the widespread criticism that has been sparked by the proposals, with the main cause of concern being the fact that they would not apply to wireless providers and would thus undermine the principle of net neutrality and create a two-tier Internet.
If a two-tier Internet was allowed to evolve, providers like Verizon could charge a content provider such as Google for access to the fast lane. Therefore, customers using rival services such as Yahoo would experience much slower speeds than customers using Google, allowing Google to eliminate competitors because it has the resources to fund a better user experience. Secondly, ISPs such as Verizon could slow down competing services e.g. other providers VoIP traffic, again creating an unfair advantage.
Watson also discusses the impact this may have when the issue is raised in the UK. Our saving grace is perhaps the fact that we have Ofcom as a regulator, which arguably has more power and influence (currently at least) than the FCC, and the fact that we are partly governed by the EU which is currently investigating its own net neutrality proposals.
To read the article in full visit http://opinion.enta.net/2010/08/24/google-from-advocate-to-adversary/
About Entanet
Entanet is a leading communications provider of business class voice and data connectivity services, delivered via a channel of Partners. Its voice and data connectivity services meet the needs of diverse customer groups. These services include wholesale broadband, IP telephony, traditional telecoms such as Wholesale Line Rental and Carrier Pre-Select and bespoke connectivity solutions including leased lines, VPNs, colocation hosting and transit.
In 2006 and 2007, it was awarded the accolade of Specialist Vendor of the Year - Products and Services in the national CRN Channel Awards. It was also awarded the awards of Best Internet Telephony and Best Consumer Email at the 2008 ISPA Awards and ranked in the 2008 Deloitte Fast 50 and Sunday Times TechTrack 100.
First established in 1996, Entanet is now one of the UK's leading communications providers. With a national network and continued ongoing investment, Entanet is fully committed to delivering the highest standards of voice and data service provision throughout the UK.
As part of Entagroup, Entanet provides long-term stability and security to its customers. Founded in 1990, Entagroup is a broad-based IT and communications group with annual sales in excess of $200million.
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