Yesterday, the Internet Association, a trade organization that represents the interests of the leading Internet companies, including eBay Inc., submitted additional comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the ongoing Open Internet or network neutrality debate. Earlier this year, the FCC launched a new federal proceeding in an effort to seek public opinion on the best way to preserve Open Internet access in the United States. Since early July, the FCC has received over 1.1 million responses to its initial request for public comments and the agency expects even more before the end of its second commenting period ending on September 10th.

In their comments, the Internet Association, urged the FCC to not allow broadband providers to control speech on the Internet, censor content, and segregate the Internet into fast and slow lanes. “The American people have spoken in record numbers – The FCC must take strong action to protect an open Internet. The Internet industry is proud to stand with more than 1 million Americans fighting to protect the innovation and freedom of the Internet,” said Michael Beckerman, President and CEO of The Internet Association.

To access the Internet Association’s comments, please visit their website. For more information on the network neutrality issue and eBay Inc.’s position, please check out our recent blog post on the issue.