Network Neutrality

Paper Summary:

The paper explains the argument for network neutrality, that whatever we surf on the Internet should be accessible and not regulated based on the commercial whims of the ISPs. The paper discusses the parties involved and who network neutrality affects. The paper maintains that there should be federal legislation on net neutrality - whether for or against - in order to settle the matter.

Outline:
Introduction
Parties involved in Network Neutrality
Who Will Network Neutrality Affect?
Current Views About Net Neutrality From Different Players
Regulations and Laws on Net Neutrality
Thoughts on Net Neutrality

From the Paper:

"A new battle is brewing and this is not like any wars, conflicts or skirmishes we have ever seen. This is the battle for the right to cyberspace and although the Founding Fathers never imagined a world inundated with bits and bytes, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights may have some provision protecting the rights of everyone and anyone going online. The fight is on for network neutrality or "net neutrality" wherein its "principle states that all contents and applications should be treated equally on the Internet and therefore the Internet service providers (ISPs) should not be allowed to implement pricing schemes that discriminate by type and content or application (Oxera, 2006)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Library Association. (2007). Network neutrality. Retrieved March 8, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/WOissues/techinttele/networkneutrality/netneutrality.htm
• Broache, Anne. (2006, February 7). Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate. ZDNet News. Retrieved March 8, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6036231.html
• Cerf, Vinton G. (2006, February 7). Prepared Statement of Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist of Google, Inc. to U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing on Network Neutrality. Retrieved March 8, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://commerce.senate.gov/pdf/cerf-020706.pdf
• Felten, Edward W. (2006, July 6). Nuts and bolts of network neutrality. Retrieved March 8, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://itpolicy.princeton.edu/pub/neutrality.pdf
• Isenberg, David. (2006, January 23). Internet: Freedom or Privilege? Isen.Blog, Retrieved March 8, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://isen.com/blog/2006/01/internet-freedom-or-privilege.html

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