AT&T's recent decision require a Mobile Share plan to access FaceTime over cellular caused a significant outcry from net neutrality supporters Public Knowledge and Free Press, which claim that the company's policy violates the FCC's Open Internet rules. Despite appeals from both groups, AT&T's senior vice president of regulatory affairs Bob Quinn has vocally defended the carrier's position, and denies the claim that the policy violates FCC rules. Here's the latest on what may turn out to be an important battle for the future of wireless net neutrality in the United States.
AT&T staves off net neutrality complaint by giving another inch, but it's not fooling anyone
Advocacy groups maintain tough language, threaten FCC complaint
AT&T's flip-flop on FaceTime over cellular should scare you
A 'cautious approach' exposes the FCC's greatest shortcoming
FCC will review objections to AT&T's FaceTime blocking, 'exercise our responsibilities' if necessary
AT&T's FaceTime blocking draws formal complaint to FCC from interest groups
Free Press, Public Knowledge, and the Open Technology Institute have announced plans to file a formal complaint with the FCC over AT&T's decision to block FaceTime except for those who pay for its Mobile Share plans.
Vodafone UK mimics AT&T by requiring custom plans for FaceTime over 3G
Vodafone UK requires customers to have a VoIP add-on to use FaceTime over 3G on its network.
Verizon will allow FaceTime over cellular for no additional charge
Verizon has told the New York Times that it will allow iPhone users to make FaceTime calls over cellular for no additional charge.
Internet groups blast AT&T's effort to justify FaceTime blocking
AT&T posted a pointed justification of its decision to place restrictions on FaceTime over cellular earlier today, with the carrier's VP of regulatory affairs saying that people "rushed to judgement" on their possible violation of the FCC's Open Internet regulations — but internet groups have already responded critically to AT&T's predictable defense
Free Press reacts to AT&T's FaceTime policy, urges you to petition the FCC
Free Press wants you to sign a petition explaining to the FCC that AT&T's FaceTime policy attacks net neutrality.
AT&T's hostile FaceTime restrictions barely skirt FCC Open Internet rules
Public Knowledge says that AT&T's new restrictions on FaceTime over cellular are in violation of FCC rules, but that may not be the case.
AT&T only allowing FaceTime over cellular on Mobile Share plans, no extra charge
AT&T has announced that Facetime over cellular, a new feature in iOS 6, will require a Mobile Share plan to use.
AT&T may charge for FaceTime calls over 3G
9to5Mac has acquired screenshots from a recently-released beta version of iOS 6 that seem to show FaceTime over cellular networks requiring additional fees.
