Internet regulation

Complaints filed by some wireless companies against FCC rules were declined by a US federal appeals court as premature. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted on Monday the Federal Communications Commission's motions to dismiss as premature lawsuits filed by Verizon Communications Inc and MetroPCS Communications Inc.

Both companies filed complaints against FCC accusing the regulator of overstepping its authority in creating new rules aimed at regulating Internet traffic.

Tighter Internet regulation was approved by the Venezuelan Parliament adding to a set of laws aimed to strengthen President Hugo Chavez's position before another Assembly oath.

The move will bring Venezuela in compliance with the international standards for policing the Internet, as believed by the ruling Socialist Party. Meantime, the opposition members think the regulation will help the government to prevent any dissent.

Under new legislation adopted in China gamers will have to start registering with their real names. The new regulation that came into effect Sunday is the first in China to control online gaming. It is meant to protect minors from Internet addiction and unhealthy content, according to China's state-controlled media.

However, while the regulations call for new restrictions geared for minors, they also require that online game companies begin implementing a real-name registration system for all users, both new and existing.