The Verizon-Google legislative framework proposal

In case you missed it yesterday, Google and Verizon released a Legislative Framework Proposal. This proposal is “to preserve the open Internet and the vibrant and innovative markets it supports, to protect consumers, and to promote continued investment in broadband access. With these goals in mind, together we offer a proposed open Internet framework for the consideration of policymakers and the public.”

So they weren’t brokering a deal as reported last week. Interesting. Pundits all over the Internet are buzzing about this latest move. Here’s a roundup of some of the best responses.

• First, an Op-ed piece in The Washington Post from Google & Verizon’s CEOs.
• Dan Gillmor in Salon on why we should be worried.
• There’s only one Internet.
• Tech companies, Google sold you out.