Apr 11, 2008 -- ISPs playing the role of Big Brother
If you use AT&T for DSL service, did you know that the ISP reserves the right to block your access to a website if they don't like the content? That is a restriction of free speech. Under AT&T's terms of service, they have the right to read your e-mails, IMs and keep records of the websites you visit. When a reporter contacted them about their violation of net neutrality, AT&T said they'll remove the clause from their terms of service. But they had not done so when the reporter checked again several months later. Maybe now they'll finally remove it. More likely they'll just block your access to Clarkhoward.com when this information goes up on the website! But AT&T is not alone in what it's doing. Comcast also had a history of blocking customers' access to content they didn't like. What we need is a federal policy for net neutrality. ISPs simply sell you a service, they're not Big Brother!