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Debating Net Neutrality: Balancing Open Access and Content Pricing

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This comprehensive summary explores the contentious issue of net neutrality. It presents arguments for and against charging different rates for varying content types, such as video streaming, and addresses concerns about maintaining an open internet. The discussion includes potential solutions, such as charging based on speed rather than content type and the implications for users and corporations. The analysis highlights the best and worst-case scenarios for each proposed solution, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that ensures both access and sustainability.

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Debating Net Neutrality: Balancing Open Access and Content Pricing

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  1. Net Neutrality Andrey Gavel

  2. Summary • Charge more/less for certain content online • Arguments for: • More users = heavy burden • Charge more for heavy traffic (video streaming) • Arguments against: • Internet should be free/open to all • Should not create levels of access • Specific case: • P2P throttling(Comcast)

  3. 8-Step Process (1 of 2) • Summary: Open internet vs tiers based on price • Parties and expectations: • Corporations: Charge more for certain content • General public: Keep internet open • Three possible solutions: • Charge based on very specific content type & duration of use • Best case: Public keeps using Internet in the same way despite cost • Worst case: Public starts to discriminate towards cheaper content • Put govt. in charge of internet; make it totally “free” and open • Best case: All people have access; govt. maintains good infrastructure • Worst case: Govt. does bad job; internet falls apart • Keep the internet as is: charge based on speed alone • Best case: Internet providers still make profit; public satisfied • Worst case: Internet providers burdened with upkeep; no innovation

  4. 8-Step Process (2 of 2) 3 (C). Best choice: charge based on speed alone • (A)Allow soln. for everyone: Yes; it already is(B) People are ends or means: Ends; are just users • (A) Natural: Yes; information is naturally “open”(B) Excessive vs deficient: Balanced; profit & open • (A) Majority agree: Yes; using system(B) Greatest good: Yes; most people can afford it • (A) Unbiased: Yes; corporations still benefit(B) Free from other influence: No; many protest tiers • Philosophy: Pragmatic; Proven/tested solution

  5. ACM Code • 1.1: Contribute to society and human well-being • Openness benefits society • 1.4: Be fair and take action not to discriminate • Tiers would discriminate economically • 2.7 Improve public understanding of computing • Easier for others to learn in open internet

  6. Sources • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11032409 • Berners-Lee, Tim (21 June 2006). "Net Neutrality: This is serious". timbl's blog. Retrieved 26 December 2008. • Wu, Tim. "Network Neutrality FAQ". Retrieved 26 December 2008. • "A Guide to Net Neutrality for Google Users". Google. Retrieved 7 December 2008. • Lawrence Lessig & Robert W. McChesney (8 June 2006). "No Tolls on The Internet". Columns (Washington Post).

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