Net Neutrality Protest

[Ian]

You may have noticed websites displaying protests against the rolling back of "net neutrality" rules within the United States. These rules mean that all web traffic must be treated equally - i.e. an ISP can't charge more to allow priority access to streaming services, etc... Although these rules don't cover the UK/EU, it could set a precedent.

The sites will display a variety of messages, or simulate the potential effects of losing the basic principle of all internet traffic being treated equally.

The US communications regulator earlier this year voted to remove an Obama-era rule that would prevent the prioritisation - or "throttling" - of data, as well as other measures campaigners consider to be detrimental to the internet.

Opponents to net neutrality say it stifles innovation and discourages investment in telecoms infrastructure.

Read the rest on the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40575882

 

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