Bittorrent client Vuze asked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to probe Cox Communications based on the allegation that the Internet service provider (ISP) is delaying bittorrent application.
According to Ars technical report, Vuze asked authorities to investigate the alleged “throttling” activity of the ISP company which affects millions of file-sharers who download digital contents from bittorrent sites.
In a blog post, Lawyer and legal representative of Vuze Jay Monahan urged FCC to investigate Cox activities which he alleged to have negative effects to file-sharers, adding that everyone should take it “personally” as the Internet provider is delaying the transfer of files and bittorrent traffic.
Meanwhile, Cox explained the reason for its delayed Bittorrent and peer-to-peer files as one way to address traffic congestion on the Internet. According to Cox’s website, the company is adopting a new method to improve the Internet traffic in Kansas and Arkansas.
Cox said it is using a new technology that prioritizes time-sensitive files including game applications, video streaming, voice calls, web conferencing, and web browsing. When there is traffic congestion, this technology delays less time-sensitive files including software updates, file access, network storage, peer-to-peer protocol and Usenet newsgroup.
Meanwhile, the Internet provider clarified that there will be no apparent change for its service in terms of speed and reliability, adding that customers will barely feel any difference.
Previously, Internet provider Comcast also adopted a new technology which some bittorrent sites have alleged to throttle the peer-to-peer protocol, affecting the speed of downloaded digital files.
Bittorrent sites have protested over this new measure saying that millions of file-sharers will be affected.