an introduction to net neutrality

Net Neutrality

What is it?

Network neutrality is a principle that advocates no restrictions by Internet service providers or governments on consumers' access to networks that participate in the Internet.

Four Freedoms1.consumers are entitled to access the lawful Internet content of their choice;

2.consumers are entitled to run applications and services of their choice, subject to the needs of law enforcement

3.consumers are entitled to connect their choice of legal devices that do not harm the network

4.consumers are entitled to competition among network providers, application and service providers, and content providers.

History• 1934: Telecommunication Service (common

carriage) • 1970s: Information Services/Acoustic Couplers • 1990s: Dial Up internet • 2000s: DSL and Cable/2002 Cable Modem Order

History of Net Neutrality

• 2006: Four Freedoms • 2007: Comcast Blocks BitTorrent • 2010: Rules Issued • 2011: Verizon Lawsuit • 2015: Title II Reclassification

Recent Proposal• Feb 4, 2015 • ban on blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization • monitoring data caps, zero rating • transparent on network management practices • allows reasonable network management • interconnection disputes adjudication • pole access • mobile as well

Why Not?• “Regulates” the Internet • Are they needed? What is happening now? • Peering and transit • CDNs and Delivering Video • Well Integrated Products: Kindle Free Cell Delivery • Quality of Service/Prioritization • Traffic Management • Overlay Services ie. IPTV • Zero-Rating

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