The Federal Communications Commission will investigate allegations that Comcast shuts down users’ connections when they upload files through P2P (peer-to-peer) programs such as BitTorrent, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said at the Consumer Electronics Show Tuesday.

In November two consumer groups, PublicKnowledge and Free Press, asked the FCC to stop the alleged degrading of users’ connections and to impose substantial fines.

“Sure, we’re going to investigate and prepare certain that no consumer is going to be blocked,” Martin told a

CES audience. “The question is going to arise: ‘Are they fair network practices?’” Martin said. “When they have fair network practices, they should reveal those and compose those public.”

Comcast Will Cooperate

Comcast said it would cooperate with the study, but again denied any wrongdoing. “We look forward to responding to any FCC inquiries regarding our broadband network management,” said David L. Cohen, executive vice president at Philadelphia-based Comcast. Comcast insists it […]

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