It affects all of us whether we
like it or not, the idea of Net Neutrality. In today society, the Internet has
become an essential part of everyday
life. So when we attempt to access the
information we’re seeking, we expect to obtain specifically what we want from
where we would like it.
Basically, Net Neutrality is the supposition
that broadband network providers be completely impartial to what is sent over
the networks. There should be no limit to the amount or control over the source
of information provided to the public. This method is ideal to insure the greatest
transference of information to the majority of users.
In its absence, providers would
have the capability to control aspects of information to the public for their
own financial gain. They could redirect or block specific data at their own discretion.
Communications companies such as Verizon are against any proposal for Net Neutrality
regulations, citing that such “requirements are unconstitutional, and their
elimination will create more business opportunities.” (1)- They seek to solicit a “tier” (2) - network
where consumers pay more for a higher and more liberally accessibility.
The
general public and Federal Communications Commission are
in support of the regulations. However,
any amendment for the FCC to enforce the Act has been voted against by both
Congress and the Senate. (3)- Some lawmakers believe there isn't enough of a problem
to justify action. Nonetheless this perspective comes in the wake of telecom advocates
insistence that they need addition revenues to cover costs to upgrade heavy
data traffic on their networks.
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I have
no doubt that we, as the consumers, must
take affirmative action before we find ourselves being taxed based upon which
website we wish to access.
(3) http://www.pbs.org/moyers/moyersonamerica/net/neutrality.html
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