The document discusses network neutrality, which is the principle that internet providers must treat all data equally without restrictions on content, sites, or platforms. It presents both pros, such as promoting free communication and democracy, and cons, including corporate greed and bandwidth allocation issues. Additionally, it touches on ISP arguments regarding infrastructure funding and legislation aimed at copyright infringement.

1. NETWORK
NEUTRALITY
By:
Anish Kamat

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.

3. CONS
Corporate Greed
Bandwidth Allocation
Forced Subscriptions

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