Could Google, Verizon Deal Threaten Small Business?

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under News
From http://www.nytimes.com 5219 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on August 9, 2010 3:25 pm
Could a deal reportedly being hammered out between Google and Verizon spell trouble for small businesses marketing content online? One news report (in the New York Times) claims the agreement could allow different tiers of service for content providers. The story claims "Google and Verizon, two leading players in Internet service and content, are nearing an agreement 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." Could this mean having to pay an Internet provider for faster loading of your content, something likely to benefit larger companies with deeper pockets? Google is denying some of what has been reported and both companies claim the move won't affect the level playing field enjoyed by all content providers and users (including small businesses and their customers.) What do you think?





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Written by lyceum
5169 days ago

It should be no regulations at all. Let the market players (small and big) solve this "problem"... Strange enough, Sweden has come a pretty long way from the old days with a telephone monopoly.



Written by contyler
5169 days ago

There should be government regulation, but it should not exceed to become ruthless.



Written by ShawnHessinger
5218 days ago

It's a thorny issue to be sure. While the notion of any government regulation over the Internet raises obvious censorship concerns, maintaining a level playing field where broadband is concerned is definitely a worthy goal and one good for small business.



Written by yoni67
5219 days ago

Shawn,

This sounds incredible on the surface, though I truly believe that anti-trust lawyers will be salivating to get their hands on this one!

Yoni



Written by businessavante
5219 days ago

It sounds like a scary thought - only the privileged get speedy service, all other can "eat cake" (Marie Antoinette).

businessavante



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