Bush FCC chairman considering 'porn-free Internet' RAW STORY

Published: Monday December 1, 2008





Print This Email This Bush Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is still considering a proposal to create a free, porn-free Internet , according to today's Wall Street Journal:

The free Internet plan is the most controversial issue the agency will tackle in December. Mr. Martin shelved plans to consider a wider variety of sticky issues pending at the agency, including a request by the Hollywood studios to hobble TVs and set-top boxes so studios can offer copy-protected theatrical releases sooner.



The proposal to allow a no-smut, free wireless Internet service is part of a proposal to auction off a chunk of airwaves. The winning bidder would be required to set aside a quarter of the airwaves for a free Internet service. The winner could establish a paid service that would have a fast wireless Internet connection. The free service could be slower and would be required to filter out pornography and other material not suitable for children. The FCC's proposal mirrors a plan offered by M2Z Networks Inc., a start-up backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner John Doerr.

Martin was Deputy General Counsel for the Bush-Cheney 2000 recount.



