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Network Neutrality

Network Neutrality. Freedom to Roam. Introduction. A neutral network: Provides access to all types of equipment Treats all modes of communication equally Does not discriminate against content, sites.

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Network Neutrality

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  1. Network Neutrality Freedom to Roam

  2. Introduction • A neutral network: • Provides access to all types of equipment • Treats all modes of communication equally • Does not discriminate against content, sites How much restriction need be applied to Internet service providers to keep them from abusing the system?

  3. Introduction Continued • Currently… • Virtually no legal obligations to network neutrality • Coalitions of service providers collectively generate their own policies • Policies generated by one group of providers does not apply to other groups • Providers limit • Peer to peer server ports • Ports commonly used to route spam

  4. History The term “network neutrality” originated with the first telegraph lines for public use around 1860 The term in its current context was first used at the start of the 21st century Proposed laws such as the Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006 would have prohibited discrimination by service providers These laws would make peering networks that discriminate against content or services illegal under anti-trust laws

  5. Benefits Protects the flow of data Limits discriminatory communications practices Protects small upstart internet providers Protects the consumers from unfair business practices Preserves standards of internet access Maintains quality of network access Removes doubts about quality of service provided Levels the playing field

  6. Criticism Is a solution in search of a problem Discourages investment Bandwidth availability is not maintained Fear of government regulation of the internet May limit free speech The playing field is already sloped towards big businesses

  7. Opinion Network neutrality is advantageous; it protects the consumer Government control should not become excessive Protection against monopolies that prevent new business is necessary Network neutrality’s benefits far outweigh the cynical criticisms All images courtesy of Google Images All information courtesy of Wikipedia

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