Pros And Cons Of Net Neutrality
The internet, from its inception, was designed to be a platform for the exchange of information. Originating from the public sector as the ARPANET, the internet truly came into its own after being opened up to the private sector. Countless benefits – instant access to communication, information, and entertainment systems have revolutionized the world in a manner that has not been seen since the industrial revolution. With all major societal shifts, though, come a host of new social and political problems that must be solved through one means or another, with the internet being no different. The latest among these issues is whether or not there should be a neutral net – in this country, and abroad.
What, then, is net neutrality exactly? Net …show more content…
In theory, this would yield faster loading times on sites that are most commonly used such as Facebook, YouTube, and Netflix. Furthermore, a complaint of net neutrality is that it puts in place a system where consumers are less able to discriminate on internet plans based on services that they most and least need, creating more intangible products for consumers to choose from. This would yield a more diverse set of internet packages in the market that would give consumers more choice to better conform to individual needs. Another claim that falls to those who oppose net neutrality is the ethical claim of the free market – bureaucratic agencies such as Government should not be able to prevent two entities from entering into a consensual contract so long as no outside parties are not harmed in the …show more content…
Today, due to standing FCC policy, there is a neutral net in the United States, but that policy is likely to change in December 2017, as FCC chair Ajit Pai is firmly in opposition to net neutrality policy. The FCC, though, is a regulatory, not governmental body, and as such is not governed by elected, but appointed officials. This means that the FCC is less sensitive to public opinion and interest, and are not motivated by electoral goals in the manner that elected officials are. Given that net neutrality is such a hot-button and all-encompassing debate in the policy world, and inaction on the Government’s part creates de facto policy through the FCC, it is becoming more likely that the Government will at some point take direct action to resolve the net neutrality question. As such, an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of net neutrality ought be considered so the best cyber law might be
What, then, is net neutrality exactly? Net …show more content…
In theory, this would yield faster loading times on sites that are most commonly used such as Facebook, YouTube, and Netflix. Furthermore, a complaint of net neutrality is that it puts in place a system where consumers are less able to discriminate on internet plans based on services that they most and least need, creating more intangible products for consumers to choose from. This would yield a more diverse set of internet packages in the market that would give consumers more choice to better conform to individual needs. Another claim that falls to those who oppose net neutrality is the ethical claim of the free market – bureaucratic agencies such as Government should not be able to prevent two entities from entering into a consensual contract so long as no outside parties are not harmed in the …show more content…
Today, due to standing FCC policy, there is a neutral net in the United States, but that policy is likely to change in December 2017, as FCC chair Ajit Pai is firmly in opposition to net neutrality policy. The FCC, though, is a regulatory, not governmental body, and as such is not governed by elected, but appointed officials. This means that the FCC is less sensitive to public opinion and interest, and are not motivated by electoral goals in the manner that elected officials are. Given that net neutrality is such a hot-button and all-encompassing debate in the policy world, and inaction on the Government’s part creates de facto policy through the FCC, it is becoming more likely that the Government will at some point take direct action to resolve the net neutrality question. As such, an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of net neutrality ought be considered so the best cyber law might be