The document discusses perspectives on net neutrality in Europe. It describes net neutrality as the principle that all information on the Internet should be treated equally. It notes concerns about Internet congestion from sites like Google and online games. There is a debate around whether governments should intervene to ensure fairness or if they are using congestion as an excuse to control the Internet. Some internet service providers propose selling Internet access in packages like TV channels that only include certain websites.

1. Network Neutrality WRLD 203 T001 Europe Group

2. Net Neutrality - Is the principle that says all information flowing across the Internet should be treated equally. - In laments terms Net Neutrality is the 1st amendment of the Internet in that it creates an opportunity for people to have certain freedoms among the web.

3. Government vs People Perspectives Internet providers that support the Telecoms Package believe it will enhance innovation and consumer benefits for a strong, efficient framework in the digital economy that would be future-proof for European Telecommunications. Europe as a society, would not want to be limited by what they can do online. Network freedom is what makes the internet the most resourceful and powerful means of communication today. "IF IT AINT BROKE, DONT FIX IT"

5. Net Congestion Internet is Facing congestion concerns, because of Internet users that use sites such as Google, Yahoo, and Online games that generate massive traffic. Do we need the Government to interfere with the internet to insure fairness among the web? OR... Is the Government using Internet congestion as another excuse to control another part of society?

7. Telecoms Package Internet Service providers would sell Internet packages similar to television packages such as HBO,Cinemax, NFL Access, etc. which would include websites that would be within your particular package.

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