Heads of MPAA, IFTA Clash Over Network Neutrality

HEADS OF MPA, IFTA CLASH OVER NETWORK NEUTRALITY
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Motion Picture Association of America chairman Dan Glickman drew fire from independent producers for his strong opposition to government-mandated network neutrality. In a letter to Glickman Friday, Jean Prewitt, president of the Independent Film & Television Alliance, said she was "astounded" to hear that the major studios "denounced the principle of 'net neutrality' and its advocates." Prewitt said industry consolidation had left the Internet "the only truly open opportunity for independents," and that avenue was being threatened by broadband providers discriminating against content. She conceded that there were legitimate "technical" network-management issues but said network management and piracy protection can easily "become excuses for private vigilantism."
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