The battle over net neutrality Q1: What is net neutrality? Why has the Internet operated under net neutrality up to this point in time? Net neutrality also called network neutrality, Internet neutrality, or net equality is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet equally, not discriminating or charging deferentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode communication. In short, network neutrality is the idea that Internet service providers must allow customers equal access to content and applications regardless of the source or nature of the content. The internet nowadays is indeed neutral; all Internet traffic is treated equally on a first-come, first-served basis by Internet back-bone owners. The Internet is neutral because it was built on phone lines, which are subject to 'common carriage' laws. These laws require phone companies to treat all calls and customer...
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