Vaizey backtracks on two-tier internet for the UK

Dave Bailey
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Just as the FCC in the US pushes to make net neutrality law

Communications minister Ed Vaizey has backtracked on his Open Internet speech last week where he implied that net neutrality in the UK would not benefit British business. His statements last wee...

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