The New York Times reports that Google and Verizon are close to a deal that « could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content’s creators are willing to pay for the privilege. » Furthermore, Google « would agree not to challenge Verizon’s ability to manage its broadband Internet network as it pleased. »
« It is unseemly and inappropriate for two giant companies to decide the future of the Internet and how Internet will work for millions of users. »
The statement was signed by Public Knowledge, Free Press, the Media Access Project, the Media and Democracy Coalition, the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative, and The Center for Media Justice.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/08/google-verizon-close-to-their-own-net-neutrality-deal.ars