Groups like The Free Press are lobbying the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) to oppose legislation that would make it possible for Internet service providers to charge fees that would allow large companies to pay for quicker speed online. What principle is reflected in this example?

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Seth

21 November, 16:50

Groups like The Free Press are lobbying the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) to oppose legislation that would make it possible for Internet service providers to charge fees that would allow large companies to pay for quicker speed online. What principle is reflected in this example?

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Timothy Klein · Answer 1

Net Neutrality

Explanation:

Net neutrality is the principle that providers of internet services such as Cisco and Comcast must handle all material that passes via their networks and cell towers fairly.

Which means they should not be able to maneuver such information through "fast lanes" whilst preventing other content or somehow discriminating against it.

These corporations must not be able to prevent anyone from using a platform such as Skype, or slowing down Netflix or Hulu, to persuade you to retain your cable package or purchase another video streaming service.