Comcast and AT&T Say They Support Open Internet — With Caveats

The two internet providers are trying to muddy the debate over net neutrality.

Tech Takes a Stand on Net Neutrality

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There are about 70,000 organizations and websites taking part in today’s "day of action" supporting net neutrality — the concept that internet providers can’t give preferential treatment to certain types of traffic traveling over their networks. None are more notable than Comcast and AT&T. This week both internet providers — who have spent over a decade lobbying and filing lawsuits to oppose such rules — published blog posts saying they support net neutrality. So, everything’s settled then? Not quite.