open internet

July 22, 2016

HIGH TECH POLICY

An open Internet should not mean an Internet closed for innovation

3 min read

Europe’s regulators should reconsider draft Open Internet guidelines in two key areas: technology mandates and specialised services As the digital revolution continues and new economies take shape, building the right framework for an open Internet is crucial. Cisco has been closely following Europe’s efforts and welcomed the Regulation that was agreed by EU legislators introducing […]

November 26, 2014

HIGH TECH POLICY

The Multi-Stakeholder Open Internet: Safe for Another Year

2 min read

The multi-stakeholder Internet Governance process is safe from being replaced by a government-only top down process. At least for now. The Internet as we know it has added huge social and economic value to the world as well as to our personal lives and is governed by a broad multi-stakeholder process including the private sector, […]

November 12, 2014

HIGH TECH POLICY

Statement of Jeff Campbell on Open Internet Rules

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Cisco supports an open Internet and believes that the FCC should adopt balanced rules without imposing the draconian regulatory requirements known as Title II. Heavy-handed regulation under Title II could significantly inhibit new investments in broadband networks and limit new innovation and business models. Consumers should have access to all legal Internet content.  But overly […]

Cisco Supports Freedom of Expression, an Open Internet and Human Rights

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First things first – Cisco believes in the Internet and its ability to educate, unite, empower, challenge, disrupt, collaborate, create and inspire, and the equipment we provide helps the Internet work. Cisco strongly supports free expression and open communication on the Internet. We are proud to have played a leading role in helping to make […]