Net neutrality
Net Neutrality Report Claims ISPs, Carriers Are Throttling Video Traffic
The discussion over Net Neutrality is heating up as a recent report reveals that some U.S. wireless carriers are actively throttling consumers’ access to popular streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube — and you can bet that porn sites are being slowed as well.
Calif. Net Neutrality Bill Headed to Governor's Desk
Friday afternoon, the piece of legislation, which has implications for the entire U.S., received a majority of votes in the Senate.
Calif. Lawmakers Advance Net Neutrality Protections
Members of the California Assembly moved on Thursday toward imposing the nation’s strictest net neutrality laws on internet providers despite new FCC rules signed into law.
Fight to Save Net Neutrality Moves to House of Representatives
One day after the U.S. Senate voted in favor of restoring the net neutrality regulations adopted in the Obama era, some lawmakers are is working in earnest to force a similar vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality, but House Unlikely to Follow
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution today to nullify the FCC’s net neutrality rollback, but the agency’s new rule remains on track to take effect next month.
FCC: Net Neutrality Ends on June 11
The FCC today announced that the rollback of net neutrality will take effect on Monday, June 11.
'Red Alert for Net Neutrality' Set for Wednesday
Some of the web’s most-popular brands — Pornhub, OK Cupid, Tumblr and Reddit, along with hundreds of other websites — are planning to participate in Wednesday’s “Red Alert for Net Neutrality” day of action.
Keep a Close Eye on Net Neutrality Regulations
Lately, it feels like our industry has been under a full-fledged assault, from the inside and the outside. We have had adult performers bullying each other, brainless reality-stars-turned-religious-zealots and performers-at-large sniping at each other.
FSC Applauds Calif.'s Push to Preserve Net Neutrality
Some states are pursuing their own net neutrality laws. California became the latest to sail a piece of legislation that would prevent ISPs from charging websites for speedy access.
FCC Votes to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to dismantle rules regulating the businesses that connect consumers to the internet.
FCC Prepares to Hand Over Internet Oversight to FTC
The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission announced their intent to enter into an agreement where the two agencies would coordinate online consumer protection efforts following the adoption of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order.
xHamster Releases Net Neutrality 'Explainer'
Adult tube site xHamster has released a net neutrality “explainer," covering likely outcomes should the FCC repeal net neutrality regulations.
FSC: Net Neutrality Repeal Would Hurt Adult Industry
The Free Speech Coalition today issued a call to action over the upcoming vote by regulators that could repeal current net neutrality rules.
FCC to Vote on Repeal of Net Neutrality; EFF Issues Call to Action
The Electronic Frontier Foundation today issued a call for action, urging internet users to tell lawmakers that a draft order to make changes to net neutrality rules is a critical threat for those seeking a free and open web.
ManyVids Participates in Net Neutrality Fight
ManyVids has joined the fight for Net Neutrality, participating in today’s Day of Action, a movement organized by a nonprofit, Fight for the Future.
iWantClips.com Joins 'Save Net Neutrality' Protest
iWantClips has announced it is joining the “Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality,” as part of an effort by online firms to oppose the Federal Communication Commission’s plan to slash Title II.
Adult Sites Join Upcoming Net Neutrality 'Day of Action'
At least six adult websites are joining scores of other internet companies and public interest groups as they prepare for a net neutrality “Day of Action” next week.
FCC Opens Public Comment to Overturn Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission today released text of its proposal to repeal the agency’s net neutrality rules.
E.U. Passes Net Neutrality Laws, Rejects Loophole-Closing Amendments
When the European Parliament voted in favor of net neutrality legislation on Tuesday afternoon, they rejected four loophole-killing amendments that would have more strongly prevented tiered Internet services.
Will Net Neutrality Protect Your Right to Porn?
One of the most contentious concepts in Internet policy today is that of net neutrality — a complicated issue that is often clouded with misunderstanding and counter-intuitive thinking, with big-league players including content publishers and Internet service providers, cheering on opposite sides of the fence — and both now coming to grips with the changes (or lack of changes) that the approval of net neutrality will impart on consumers and service providers alike.