Net Neutrality

As defined by Google net neutrality is, "the principle that Internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites". Net neutrality is important to both corporations and consumers for quite a few reasons. According to the website theopeninter.net, there are seven important reasons on why it is important. The first being a free and open internet is the single greatest technology of our time. Second, a free and open internet stimulates ISP competition. Third, a free and open internet helps prevent unfair pricing practices. Fourth, a free and open internet promotes innovation. Fifth, a free and open internet promotes the spread of ideas. Sixth, a free and open internet drives entrepreneurship. And lastly, a free and open internet protects freedom of speech. The FCC controls the neutrality of the internet by having rules and regulations.  


Works Cited:
http://www.theopeninter.net/
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/open-internet

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