The US Federal Communications Commission chairman was before senators this week testifying about the network management techniques employed by Comcast. He said that Comcast definitely blocked access to P2P filesharing networks. Not only that, but it did it on a regular basis.
Comcast used several techniques to block its own users’ access to filesharing programs like Limewire and Ares. He added that this was not used only sometimes with the intention of delaying traffic, but rather, it was a full onslaught against filesharing.
Several consumer groups have filed complaints against Comcast, stating that the ISP blocked and tampered with access to filesharing network without good reason. Comcast has since defended its actions, although it’s clear that the company is in a spot of bother now.
Many of Comcast’s user were not able to access filesharing services in the past.
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