'Net Neutrality' Killed in House

It’s unclear whether the House rejection of the “net neutrality” principle from the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act (Cope Act), will encourage telecoms to start deciding on behalf of customers which Web sites they can and cannot visit. But it will make it a whole lot easier. Essentially, the new law, while it might bring down the costs of access, could create a “tiered” system, where the companies, under the FCC’s aegis, could choose to favor some sites over others.