Skype versus Wireless Companies

When FCC announced in October of last year the new rules of net-neutrality, two parties became clearly matched against each other, wireless companies on one side and Skype on the other. Wireless companies were against the new rules because the new rules were unfortunately and probably intentionally against them. Those who were in favor of the new regulations like Skype defended the regulations because the new rules will prevent the ISPs and the wireless companies from monkeying around internet traffic. The new regulations would allow you to use any device, application and web service that you prefer and apply them to all your broadband connections. The regulations have also made sure that the broadband providers cannot make their bundled video and phone services go faster than their counterparts and make companies inform their users how they manage their network. The Wireless broadband companies see it differently though and according to them, it is through competition and not regulation that the internet traffic will be kept open and innovation to thrive. According to CEO Steve Largent in a press release, "Quite simply, we believe that these rules are inappropriate for wireless broadband networks and unnecessary to ensure that wireless consumers continue to enjoy the open internet. All elements of the wireless ecosystem are flourishing. As Americans continue to adopt mobile broadband at a rapid pace, our members are investing billions of dollars every year to deliver wireless internet across the country. This is a model that is working for consumers, and regulation is not needed.” Hollywood, public and private interest groups and giants like Google also had their say and while the details and final form of the regulations are still being worked out and taking shape, more and more people are joining the discussion. There is no doubt that when regulations set in, people should still have their security software, anti-virus, anti-spyware, internet erasers, internet cleaners, tracks erasers, tracks cleaners, history erasers, history cleaners, internet privacy software and computer history cleaners like Winclear, Mcafee and AVG to make sure, they will be cushioned from the changes.