Net Neutrality debate: prevent internet ransom

The internet

The internet

In the USA there is an on going debate about net neutrality which is a complex topic.

Basically the issue is large communications infrastructure providers are attempting to ransom content delivery companies for speed (bandwidth) or priority access to their own customers.

This is relevant for the world as many major internet services are hosted in the USA and reliant on their network policies and speeds.

Vi Hart ( who normally explains mathematical concepts ) gives a really good explanation of the net neutrality issue.

* Netflicks is an online movie service obviously reliant on good internet speeds.

More information at:

https://www.battleforthenet.com/?from=banner

Posted on September 10, 2014, in Actions & protests, Censorship, History, Internet, Kapitalism, Law & Government, Plutocracy, USA, Video and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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