2. DEFINITION
The principle that the network is free of restrictions on
content, sites, or platforms, on the equipment that
may be attached, and on the modes of
communication allowed, as well as one where
communication is not unreasonably degraded by
other communication streams. (Wikipedia)
4. PROS
Preserving Internet Standards
Creates Artificial Scarcity
Free and Open Communication Fosters Democracy
5. ISP ARGUMENTS
Infrastructure Needs Development
Need Funding for Innovation
Freedom of Business
6. CONSUMER EXPLOITATION
Force to Use Certain Services
Block all Peer to Peer Technologies
“Exclusive" Deals with Content Providers
Monitor all Online Activity
7. STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT & PROTECT IP ACT
Aimed at Copyright Infringing Websites
Easy removal of content
Opposed by Google, Microsoft, Facebook,
Wikipedia and Many More