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Line 59: − − ==Complaints on the Issue of Network Neutrality== − In 2007, Vuze, a video distribution company using BitTorrent peer to peer technology filed a complaint with FCC against Comcast for allegedly violating the network neutrality principles by throttling network traffic.<ref> − [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure/Vuze-Complains-Comcast-Violating-Net-Neutrality/ Vuze Complains Comcast Violating Net Neutrality]</ref> A similar complaint was filed by advocacy groups and legal scholars from Yale, Harvard and Stanford universities. According to the complainants, Comcast reduced the ability of subscribers to access legal contents by blocking BitTorrent, Gnutella and Lotus Notes. They requested FCC to issue to issue a temporary injunction to stop Comcast from degrading applications. In addition the complainants said, Upon deciding the merits, the Commission should issue a permanent injunction ending Comcast's discrimination." Furthermore, Free Press and Public Knowledge also filed a complaint against Comcast and requested FCC to issue a $195,000 fine per subscriber.<ref> − [http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Infrastructure/Comcast-Hit-with-FCC-Network-Neutrality-Complaint/ Comcast Hit with FCC Network Neutrality Complaint]</ref> The Associated Press conducted a investigation regarding the issue and found that the complaints were true. Subscribers using BitTorrent were blocked from file sharing.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/business/media/09fcc.html F.C.C. to Look at Complaints Comcast Interferes With Net]</ref> In 2008, FCC investigated Comcast and conducted a hearing regarding network neutrality. Comcast denied the allegations that it is no blocking or downgrading peer to peer file sharing.<ref> − [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ8SI6V77lE FCC Investigates Comcast's Broadband Management]</ref> FCC ruled that Comcast network management practices violated federal policy on network neutrality. The Commission believed that it has ancillary authority to regulate Comcast under the Communications Act of 1934. Comcast sued the FCC to the Court of Appeals District of Columbia questioning the Commission's authority in regulating the company's networks. In 2010, the court ruled in favor of Comcast. the court cited, the Commission failed to tie its assertion of ancillary authority over Comcast’s Internet service to any “statutorily mandated responsibility.” <ref>[http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/fcc-approves-light-net-neutrality-rules-wireless/2010-12-21 FCC approves light net neutrality rules for wireless]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/EA10373FA9C20DEA85257807005BD63F/$file/08-1291-1238302.pdf Comcast Corporation vs. FCC]</ref>
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In 2011, the Federal Communications Commission ([[FCC]]) approved the joint venture between Comcast and GE with certain conditions.Under the terms of the merger agreement, Comcast paid GE $13.8 billion to form NBC Universal LLC., wherein 51% percent of newly formed company is owned by Comcast and the remaining 49% is owned by GE. The operations of NBC Universal will be managed by Comcast excluding the Hulu Online Video Services since the management of the service is shared by NBC with News Corp. and Walt Disney Co. Comcast will not interfere with subscribers web traffic and it will share the NBC programming with its competitors and to provide more high-speed internet to communities wit limited access.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-18/comcast-nbc-universal-deal-said-to-be-near-u-s-fcc-approval.html Comcast Wins U.S. Approval to Buy NBC Universal From GE for $13.8 Billion]</ref> <ref>
In 2011, the Federal Communications Commission ([[FCC]]) approved the joint venture between Comcast and GE with certain conditions.Under the terms of the merger agreement, Comcast paid GE $13.8 billion to form NBC Universal LLC., wherein 51% percent of newly formed company is owned by Comcast and the remaining 49% is owned by GE. The operations of NBC Universal will be managed by Comcast excluding the Hulu Online Video Services since the management of the service is shared by NBC with News Corp. and Walt Disney Co. Comcast will not interfere with subscribers web traffic and it will share the NBC programming with its competitors and to provide more high-speed internet to communities wit limited access.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-18/comcast-nbc-universal-deal-said-to-be-near-u-s-fcc-approval.html Comcast Wins U.S. Approval to Buy NBC Universal From GE for $13.8 Billion]</ref> <ref>
[http://www.comcast.com/about/pressrelease/pressreleasedetail.ashx?SCRedirect=true&PRID=1038 Comcast and GE Complete Transaction to Form NBCUniversal, LLC]</ref>
[http://www.comcast.com/about/pressrelease/pressreleasedetail.ashx?SCRedirect=true&PRID=1038 Comcast and GE Complete Transaction to Form NBCUniversal, LLC]</ref>
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