U. of Texas at Austin announces, then delays, plans to charge for Internet access @insidehighered

www.insidehighered.com: While most of academe rages against the Federal Communication Commission’s plans to divide the Internet into fast and slow lanes, some universities are already throttling traffic to websites they deem less informational than others and charging users for access based on their rank. It may seem like a contradiction -- arguing for a free and open internet across the country while limiting access on campus -- but these seemingly conflicting stances on “net neutrality” highlight the economic realities of running a campuswide network. As faculty, staff members and students continue to demand faster speeds and improved networking infrastructure, many campus IT offices are finding their budgets can’t address the demand.