Network Neutrality

By: Jacob HansenCPE 401

Introduction

What is network neutrality? Who wants to get rid of it? Why is it important? What is at stake? What is congress doing? Pros Cons

What is network neutrality?

Network Neutrality is the principle that internet users should be able to access web content, download or upload files, and communicate in methods of their choice without restrictions or limitations imposed by their ISP.

Example

ISP

Why?

Who wants to get rid of it?

The Nation's Largest telephone and cable companies

Internet gatekeepers Tax, Discriminate, slow down or block

services provided by competitors. Tiered internet with faster service Spending Millions to kill net neutrality

Tiered Internet

Paying for different levels of Internet service Not bandwidth but, services

Why is it important?

The free and open Internet allows us to: Communicate with others Go to school Do our jobs Connect with people all over the world

Internet Growth Ensure free and full exchange of information

What is at stake?

Innovation and creativity Market Competition Information availability Freedom of expression

What is congress doing?

Republicans/contributors from phone and cable companies are against Net Neutrality and the FCC's authority to protect consumers' rights to connect to the internet.

Senate is trying to ensure the broadband Internet continues to serve as a source of innovation, free speech and job growth

“The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011”

Communications Act, safeguarding the future of the internet.

Pros

Provides Non-Discriminatory Access Promotes Innovation and Creativity Provides a Competitive Marketplace Freedom of expression

Cons

Tiered internet could make for a better internet Illegally downloading music, movies, software,

etc. Copyright.

Any Questions?