"That would be a big change from the level playing field that content companies now enjoy. Barry Diller, who oversees Expedia, Ticketmaster, Match.com and other sites, described the idea as the equivalent of having the toaster pay for the ability to plug itself into the electrical grid."

"These fast lanes are fairly easy to understand when it comes to wireless Internet access, but what confused many was the suggestion by Google and Verizon that future online services that are not part of the public Internet should also be exempt from equal-access rules, These service would be distinguishable from traditional broadband Internet access services, the two companies said in a joint blog post.It is too soon to predict how these new services will develop, but examples might include health care monitoring, the smart grid, advanced educational services or new entertainment and gaming options."