ITM 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Tiered Internet Service, Price Discrimination, Netflix

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 102
• Professor: Franklyn Prescod

Document Summary

Net neutrality is the idea that the internet must allow all users equal, unfiltered, and transparent access to all content and applications, regardless of the source or nature of the material. Currently, the internet is neutral, all users can access all content on a first come, first serve basis. The concept of net neutrality is derived from telephone lines; telecommunications companies by law are not allowed to give additional benefits to clients who are willing to pay a premium, also known as tiered service. Many organizations such as moveon. org, the christian coalition, the electronic frontier. Foundation, the american library association, online-streaming services, data-intensive websites, and consumer groups are in support of net neutrality. These groups believe that censorship will be encouraged if network operators are given the ability to block or slow down the content that is available to certain clients.