Deborah Platt Majoras, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, is setting her sights on deceptive representations made by Internet Service Providers.

“We will continue our consumer protection work,” FTC chairwoman Deborah Platt Majoras said, “by, for example, holding Internet service providers accountable for any false or deceptive representations to consumers concerning the nature of the Internet access provided.”

Comcast has been making news on Digg and Techmeme for alegedly cutting off customers for downloading too much. But, Comcast advertises the service as unlimited! When comcast is asked how much is too much they won’t really tell you.

The FTC is holding a Workshop on Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy February 13 and 14, 2007 but you have until February 28, 2007 to file a comment:

*To File Electronically:
Go to https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-broadband. Refer to “Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy Workshop - Comment, Project No. V070000″ to facilitate the organization of comments.

*To File in Paper Form:
Include the reference, “Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy Workshop – Comment, Project No. V070000″; both in the text and on the envelope. Mail or deliver your comment to the address below by courier or overnight service, if possible, because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions.

Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary
Room H-135 (Annex B)
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580.

*To Request Confidential Treatment:
You must file in paper form and clearly label the first page of the document with “Confidential” and comply with Commission Rule 4.9(c).*

If you’re in D.C. The Federal Trade Commission two-day workshop on “Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy” is free and open to the public. The workshop will bring together experts from business, government, and the technology sector, consumer advocates, and academics to explore competition and consumer protection issues relating to broadband Internet access, including so-called “network neutrality.” All attendees will be required to display a current driver’s license or other valid form of photo identification. See the agenda and a list of the participants.

February 13 and 14, 2007, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. at:
FTC Conference Center
601 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.

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