According to a Reuters' report, computer users may soon have the right to use whatever services and devices they desire without any intrusion by their ISPs, as the federal regulators are considering the transformation of the contentious "net neutrality" principles into formal regulations!

As per the information forwarded by the sources 'in the know,' Julius Genachowski - the Chairman Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - will, in a speech at the Brookings Institution on Monday, summarize a proposal for the espousal of new net neutrality rules, with the Commission to initiate a formal rule-making process in October.

The FCC will also decide whether the rules should be made applicable to broadband and wireless services, like the 3G networks that power smartphones. Thus far, the agency has not commented on the under-investigation issues concerning VoIP competition on mobiles and exclusive handset sales.

At present, for the enforcement of consumer rights, the FCC depends largely on the so-called Broadband Principles laid down in 2005.

Gigi Sohn - the president of a D. C. public interest group, Public Knowledge - has welcomed the forthcoming move by the FCC, saying: "Having rules in place will bring a degree of certainty that will help both carriers and consumers alike. Carriers will know what is allowed and what is not; consumers will be relieved to know they will be able to have access to any content and service on a non-discriminatory basis."