Cyberspace is part of our real space; we use the Internet for entertainment, information, social relationships, work, and more. Because it plays a vital role in daily life, we benefit when the Internet is an open place, just where access is universal, and no company gets to dictate what we can and can not do
fairness of the Internet. - Or "net neutrality" - is the subject of an imminent vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). What exactly are they vote, what consequences will have the vote, and what can you do to make your opinion on the issue
What do they vote?
to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler heard ?,, proposed a set of rules that the FCC will vote on February 26. All rules favor the same objective - that is, preserving the fairness and integrity of the Internet. Some details of the plan are:
- No blocking: No Internet service provider will be allowed to stop to look at the legal content or contact with harmless devices.
- No limitation: it evokes a violent image, and what it really means is just as unpleasant. Throttling refers to the practice that some companies to slow the speed of your connection when you visit certain websites
- No favorite game :. There are no rules that prevent an ISP to provide faster speeds for services that pay. For example, a video streaming site could pay an ISP to deliver their content faster than they do the contents of competitors
- overall standard of conduct :. This rule is basically a "behavior yourself, or" admonition charging ISPs to do nothing that could harm consumers
- :. transparency While most lay people do not really care how ISPs manage their networks, transparency in this respect will always be used to hold companies accountable for how they manage their management of cyberspace
- reasonable network management . All content must be treated equally, right Not exactly Some content requires more bandwidth to function properly, and this provision allows ISPs to manage their networks in accordance with this principle [1945011?]
the above rules are a step above the rules that a former FCC chairman proposed in 2010, the rules never went into effect, however, in recent months, President. Obama and millions of citizens have expressed their opinions on the issue. The overwhelming cry for a strict policy that will protect the integrity of the Internet as an open communication platform.
The consequences of a "yes"
The FCC has five members, but experts predict that at least three of them - that is, the Democrats - will vote in favor of the proposed rules. If "yes" does indeed came through, what will happen?
While the public may smile to the new rules, which may not be the case with ISPs. The regulations could cost them some serious dough. Why? The rules prohibit ISPs to charge additional companies to deliver their content quickly. In addition, the part of network management delivering the proposal will prevent mobile operators to stifle customer data flows that have an unlimited data plan after these customers reach a certain amount of data consumed.
A favorable vote could also redefining the Internet itself, classifying it as a "telecommunications". This means that the FCC could apply the rules applicable to broadband telephone services. As CNET points out, "This legal definition establishes broadband as a" common carrier "a secular concept which means their networks must be open to everyone."
All this may sound like music to ears of average customers, but a "yes" will not necessarily that the Internet remains fair. the Congress is concocting its own set of rules to regulate net neutrality. If they pass laws, he throws the FCC rules on the window.
the consequences of a 'no'
a vote against the proposal by Tom Wheeler does not seem likely, but if this does happen, what can ? we expect currently, there are no rules to protect Internet equity, so they can continue as usual; there will not be any ground breaking bad ramifications in the future immediately. However, things could change down the road that businesses become more competitive. connections blocked sites and idling could become the main weapons of cyber war
A "no" vote will do more than simply frustrate consumers. it could hurt startups. In a post on Wired, Tom Wheeler recalls the days when he served as President of NABU in the 1980s The company aims to provide high-speed data in homes. They had a solid but AOL drowned. Why did this happen? Because there was no open cable networks. Wheeler explains: "NABU had to rely on cable TV operators with access to their systems ... The phone network was open, while cable networks have been closed. End of story. "
Would you act?
Last summer, more than four million comments made their way to the FCC regarding net neutrality and support most of the commentary for rules to protect the openness of the Internet. you can also contact the FCC to make your voice heard.
There is more you can do. Congress could shoot down any new FCC passes; you can let your congressional representative know your opinion on the matter by calling or writing an email or a well-written letter
you can also write a. letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Government officials often read them as a way to get an idea of what is on the mind of the public. it could also help to raise awareness of network neutrality in your local community.
If net neutrality sparks from a fire in you, do not stop at just one or two attempts to influence the issue. Stay abreast of the latest developments in the debate and keep you involved in the conversation
The Internet is a cornerstone of modern society. if it is corrupted by unfair practices, it affects life across the board. We all look forward to seeing what happens on February 26 when the FCC takes its vote.
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