The 77-page draft legislation, released to generate discussion from broadband providers and other stakeholders, would also require broadband providers to allow subscribers access to lawful content, even though some broadband providers have suggested a so-called ‘Net neutrality requirement isn’t needed.
Representatives of Verizon Communications and SBC Communications in the past have said a ‘Net neutrality requirement could prevent them from cutting off service to bandwidth hogs or customers posing a security risk.