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The Federal Communications Commission has a daunting task to complete this spring. The deadline for public comment on the FCC’s proposed Net-neutrality rules passed this week, and now the FCC is accepting rebuttals and replies to comments made by Internet companies, industry associations, and government officials. The proposed Net-neutrality framework or national broadband plan would regulate businesses in an effort to ensure that all people of the U.S. have broadband access. The rule change also means consumers will have more say in which Internet products succeed. At the core of the debate are proposed rules that would guarantee Internet users access to any web site and any online service they choose. Cable and phone companies, for example, would not be allowed to block users from using less-expensive Internet calling services or block competing video Web sites. More than 150 public comments on the subject were electronically filed on Thursday, the deadline for comments. The FCC, however, has received thousands of comments since first voting to create the rule-making process in October. Wireless Perspective People and businesses have until March 5 to file replies to the public comments. Once that is complete, the FCC will have to review all the public opinions on the Net-neutrality debate before developing a framework. Several technology companies, including Google, Netflix and eBay have openly supported the FCC’s proposed rules. And companies such as Twitter and Amazon.com have also come forward in support of the rules. Wireless companies, however, say government and regulations should not be part of the Internet equation because it’s counterintuitive to regulate companies that are being asked to upgrade broadband service to support the overall plan. CTIA – The Wireless Association argues that the FCC’s proposed rules will actually stifle innovation, new business, and job creation. “Quite simply, we believe that these rules are inappropriate for…

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