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
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Net Neutrality On February 26‚ 2015 the FCC ruled in a 3-2 decision on strict net neutrality rules‚ which make broadband a public utility based on → located in Title II of the Communication Act. While there are both pros and cons to this ruling‚ overall the decision is a positive one. In order to understand why net neutrality is beneficial it is important to address and discuss the new neutrality rules‚ the positive and negative aspects surrounding the new neutrality rules‚ and whom Net Neutrality
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25 July 2014 America Needs Net Neutrality America is currently under a very big threat to our nation’s freedom. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently in the process of debating whether or not to end net neutrality. Back in 2010 the FCC made a decision to enforce net neutrality‚ which would require all ISPs‚ also known as Internet Service Providers‚ to treat all lawful internet traffic equally. This requirement helps maintain an open and free internet‚ but in January of 2014 the
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The net neutrality debate is examined by first being placed in current day context‚ followed by an examination of both the affirmative and negative arguments. Focus is placed on defining net neutrality‚ and analyzing the role market competition plays in ensuring net neutrality. Possible impacts on future innovations involving the internet and its openness are also considered. Based on these examinations‚ possible government policies and actions that can be implemented are recommended. Introduction
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What is net neutrality? According to the Merriam Dictionary‚ Net Neutrality is “the idea‚ principle‚ or requirement that Internet service providers should or must treat all Internet data as the same regardless of its kind‚ source‚ or destination”. This explanation indicates how the Internet service providers‚ ISPs‚ are unable to block or favor any websites or companies. In 2003‚ Professor Tim Wu constructed the idea of Net Neutrality. Up until 2005‚ Internet service providers were considered common
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Net neutrality is the principle of ensuring all Internet accesses are treated equally. Whether users are checking Facebook‚ posting photos on Instagram‚ shopping on Amazon‚ watching movies on Netflix or videos on YouTube‚ viewing all travel information through the Internet are treated equally. So that means that the Internet service provider (ISP)‚ such as Comcast‚ AT&T or Verizon cannot block or slow down access. Of the user into the content. Most of the debates about how to make net neutrality
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Net Neutrality In addition‚ those who challenge net neutrality must fight the issue of the American citizen’s right of privacy. By giving all the control to the ISPs they will obtain the right to basically spy on our every move on the internet. This would be violating the Fourth Amendment‚ which states “The right of the people to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers‚ and effects‚ against unreasonable searches and seizures‚ shall not be violated‚ and no warrants shall issue‚ but upon probable
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The world of network technology and telecommunications as we know it is changing right before our eyes. Net neutrality is an issue that has sparked in popularity within the recent years‚ and it only continues to grow in debates and recent actions taken by companies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The regulations classify broadband access as a telecommunications service‚ which subjects it to the standard regulations of a common carrier that prevent internet service providers from
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the internet on your devices at home‚ maybe your workplace and perhaps even school‚ you expect to be able to be connected to any website you may need or want. What you actually expect is called net neutrality. Net neutrality is simply a principle that prohibits any internet provider from affecting your internet experience in any way. For example speeding up and slowing down the internet speed‚ or blocking any websites to suit what they want to be able to be displayed while on their internet service
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The term Net Neutrality gets passed around a lot‚ but what exactly is net neutrality? Net neutrality is actually just a term saying that the internet data is equal and open to anyone to anything without any discrimination. That means network providers‚ also called ISPs‚ and the government can’t favor or block certain websites‚ giving the people the freedom to access anything they want on the internet. Net neutrality has been an issue of the technology world for years. People have been debating
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