Some time ago, Comcast has started blocking peer-to-peer sites such as BitTorrent. But it wasn’t the only one. Several ISPs were also doing the same. The FCC has set its eyes on Comcast for such an act. Although some ISPs may argue that they are protecting intellectual rights, yet the big issue is neutrality in the Internet. If they can block certain sites, what guarantee is there for ISPs not to block any site that they may consider dangerous or nuisance? Who sets the rules anyway?

The US is electing a new President this year. Naturally, the issue of the Internet, services and other related matters can be dragged into the issue. Furthermore, FCC has rules in the management of Internet traffic. Investigations are underway to check whether Comcast has committed a violation.

ISPs are entitled to manage Internet traffic. However, when can the public say that they are overstepping the bounds of what is acceptable? Another interesting twist to this story is the non-disclosure of Comcast’s move to block these sites. By doing so, the company did not give broadband providers the power to block or monitor which online content is lawful or not.

The rules of the FCC appear to be adequate for now. What is in question is the degree of power that ISPs have in terms of regulating access to certain sites.

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