June 20th, 2008
Friday Finds for 06/20/2008: Net Neutrality
Exactly what is “net neutrality?” You probably know, but have you ever tried to explain it to a non-technical person? They might “get it”; however, sometimes they won’t. In those cases, just refer your friends to this post at Webmaster Source. The article contains a fantastic collection of videos that explain the details of net neutrality in very simple terms.
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Network neutrality is the principle that Internet users should be in control of what content they view and what applications they use on the Internet. The Internet has operated according to this neutrality principle since its earliest days. Indeed, it is this neutrality that has allowed many companies, including Google, to launch, grow, and innovate. Fundamentally, net neutrality is about equal access to the Internet. In our view, the broadband carriers should not be permitted to use their market power to discriminate against competing applications or content. Just as telephone companies are not permitted to tell consumers who they can call or what they can say, broadband carriers should not be allowed to use their market power to control activity online. Today, the neutrality of the Internet is at stake as the broadband carriers want Congress’s permission to determine what content gets to you first and fastest. Put simply, this would fundamentally alter the openness of the Internet.
Wow, thanks for the thoughtful and complete comment. Net neutrality is something everyone needs to be made aware of. Thanks for stopping and helping spread the word.