Cloud Computing: Net neutrality will put U.S. behind Europe, Cisco’s Chambers argues

Grazed from ComputerWorld. Author: Stephen Lawson.

U.S. net neutrality rules will help Europe take the lead in broadband, Cisco CEO John Chambers says. The regulations approved last week by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will slow down broadband deployment, Chambers said at Mobile World Congress on Tuesday. Instead of focusing on net neutrality, the government should aim for more available broadband, he said.

"Sometimes, if you’re not careful, your regulatory goals can slow down your end goals," Chambers said. He praised German Chancellor Angela Merkel, saying she’s kept Germany focused on fast Internet access for every citizen. The U.S. led in the Internet era until about 2010 but in a few years will be behind the major European countries, India and China, he said…

Merkel has spoken out in favor of two-tier Internet service with a special lane for high-priority uses, according to news reports. The comments by Chambers echoed concerns that Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn voiced on Monday at the show. Ghosn said net neutrality could prevent service providers from supporting applications like automated vehicles and remote medicine. The full text of the FCC rules has not yet been made public…

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