And on another battlefront:

Google's Barry Schnitt told [Networking Pipeline's Paul Kapustka] in an email: "Google is not discussing sharing of the costs of broadband networks with any carrier. We believe consumers are already paying to support broadband access to the Internet through subscription fees and, as a result, consumers should have the freedom to use this connection without limitations."

The term "cyberextortion" was used, but it is not clear whether it was by Google or by the reporter.

Interestingly, though, quite a few of the comments are sympathetic to the ISPs, for whatever that is worth as a barometer of public opinion.