Werner, what does this mean 'should be allowed to charge for priority traffic?' is it that they dont charge at all,for any traffic? Kind Regards, On 9/8/07, Marcel Werner <marcelcwerner@gmail.com> wrote:
Two tier Internet
*The US Justice Department has said that internet service providers should be allowed to charge for priority traffic.
*The Justice Department said imposing net neutrality regulations could hinder development of the internet and prevent ISPs from upgrading networks.The agency's stance is contrary to much of the internet community that believes in an open model for the internet. Net neutrality advocates argue that a two-tier internet would allow broadband providers to become gatekeepers to the web's content. Providers that can pay will be able to get a commercial advantage over those that cannot, they say. In particular, there is a fear that institutions like universities and charities would suffer. Last year, Sir Tim Berners-Lee the inventor of the web rallied against the idea of a two-tier internet.
What are your ideas?
Marcel Werner
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