Network Neutrality

Paper Summary:

The paper explores the arguments for and against neutral networks. The paper examines the perspective of the cable and telephone companies in light of the consumer's serious issues of democratic freedom and free access to information and content. The paper suggests that perhaps companies can receive some control but not enough that would infringe on the essential rights of freedom of expression and information.

Outline:
Introduction
What is Network Neutrality?
The Arguments For and Against Neutral Networks
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Network neutrality has become one of the most discussed issues in communications and the Internet today. As one pundit states network neutrality is "...a large, unresolved debate..." (Mark R.) The issue is so contemporary and hotly debated because the outcome of this debate could have a direct and far-reaching impact on the future of the present concept of the Internet as a democratic zone for free exploration and enterprise. One of the central arguments for network neutrality is that the demise of network neutrality would, many assert, mean that innovation and accessibility for all would be stifled."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Internet: Freedom or Privilege? March 3, 2007. http://isen.com/blog/2006/01/internet-freedom-or-privilege.html
• Mark R. Breaking Down The Network Neutrality Debate. 2007. March 3, 2007. <http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3657341>
• Moore A. Neutral Networks Are the Devil's AlliesBroadband consumers have options and can vote with their pocketbooks. March 3, 2007. <http://www.reason.com/news/show/32950.html>
• Prepared Statement of Vinton G. Cerf Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Google Inc. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing on "Network Neutrality" February 7, 2006. March 3, 2007. <http://commerce.senate.gov/pdf/cerf-020706.pdf>
• Staking a Claim for "Neutral Networks". March 3, 2007. <http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:sJpSej1wDOkJ:www.mediaaccess.org/programs/broadband/chesterltr090302.pdf+neutral+networks+and+internet&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=za>

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