IMPACT OF NET NEUTRALITY ON INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISPs)

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Instructor: Dr. Ijaz A. Qureshi Submitted By: Ayesha Khan Registration No: 51/FMS-MSTM-2014

Agenda Research Question

How the Internet WorksProblem statementSignificance of researchObjectives of the study?

IntroductionDefinition of the InternetArguments of opponents & ProponentsDefinition of Net NeutralityThe Seven Reasons for N.N.Origins of the Net Neutrality Debate

IntroductionInternet is one of the most powerful tools of this era and its protection is key to the evolution of democracy, economic progress and social development.The beginning of the 21st century saw the beginning of substantial debate on open access to the Internet and the related concept of network neutrality.

Problem Statement

Research Question

Objectives of the Study

Significanceofthe Research

Evolution of InternetA system connecting networks around the world using TCP/IP, which stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a set of standards for transmitting and receiving digital data. The Internet consists primarily of the collection of billions of interconnected computers (Economides 2008).

As you can see, your ISP is what connects your computer to the internet, which other computers and servers connect to via their ISP. There are several ways to connect to the ISP, which include using a dial-up modem over a phone line, cable, or satellite.How the Internet Works

Three Generations of Internet

Definition of Net NeutralityNet neutrality simply means that all like Internet content must be treated alike and move at the same speed over the network.The owners of the Internets wires cannot discriminate. This is the simple but brilliant end-to-end design of the Internet that has made it such a powerful force for economic and social good.

Description of the Players engage in Net Neutrality Debate

Origins of the Net Neutrality DebateIn 2003, the phrase network neutrality was coined when Law Professor Tim Wu presented a paper at the Silicon Flatirons conference in Boulder Colorado.In 2004, the FCC gained control of the telecommunication industry, introduced the Four FreedomsIn 2006, Net Neutrality hit mainstream with the musician Moby appearing at a Capitol Hill press conference

Governing rules for Net NeutralityIn 2002, as the Internet was developing, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigned broadband Internet as a data administration, which is liable to lighter rules than it would be on the off chance that it were viewed as a utility. In 2005, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received directing standards for online traffic that incorporated a privilege to access for any legitimate online application. Comcast questioned the FCC's regulation, and a federal requests court struck them down in 2010, phase the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not have the power to direct online traffic. The organization received new unhindered internet controls in 2010, which prohibit providers from blocking, optimizing or moderating any legitimate Internet activity.

Open Internet rule by Federal Communications Commission (FCC)The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Internet rule contains three fundamental guidelines for keeping up Net Neutrality.Transparency about network management.No blocking the access of users to websites.No fast lanes and no different quality grades for service.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling on Net neutral Survey 2015However, evaluating the recent decision by the FCC to pass net neutrality regulations forces respondents to balance any desire for net neutrality with the prospect of new rules for businesses.

YouGovs latest finds that, asked specifically what they think about the FCC decision that prohibits ISPs from altering the transmission speeds of different kinds of data, Americans tend to side with net neutrality.

40% support the FCC decision upholding net neutrality, while 23% oppose it. A significant proportion (37%) of the public are undecided.

Implication of Net Neutrality regulations on Internet service providers (ISPs)

Arguments of ProponentsEnd-to-end architecture of the Internet must be preservedEnsures that the Internet remains a free and open technology Conduit companies will reserve lots of bandwidth for services like cable TV which will degrade Internet performance for everyone else.There is a potential for violations of freedom of speech in the absence of net neutrality guaranteesPreserving Internet standardsCreates Artificial ScarcityFree and open communication fosters democracy

Arguments of OpponentsInnovation: more money, more investmentBandwidth availabilityLeveling the playing fieldNet neutrality guarantees constitute unnecessary regulationThe threat of discrimination is overblownCable and telephone companies need new revenues to build out the networkNeed to have intelligent networks to obtain quality of serviceCompetition is sufficient to prevent abuses

Concluding StatementsIn conclusion, the Internet should be a neutral place for all of its users. Not all cars are created are the same, but all should be allowed on the highway. The same is true with Internet traffic. A large part of the NN debate is all about moneyISPs would like to get internet and all the businesses to pay for network use and upgrades, as well as subscribers. They want to charge content providers for use of their network, and access to their customers.The arguments for and against regulated NN are diverse and arguably strong, and both have the ideal of a competitive Open Internet/Web.

The internet today is growing exponentially. Its become a diverse web of many backbone networks and end hosts tightly connected to each other. Due to current net neutrality laws, these interconnecting networks can send and receive data to each other free from additional costs. Without net neutrality, that will not be the case (Crowcroft, J. 2007). Network operators would regulate traffic more closely and focus on making money out of each other rather than providing reliable service.While net neutrality introduces some problems for content-providers and end-users, we believe the benefits outweigh those problems. Net neutrality offers new developers the opportunity to share their ideas with the world by not crippling them financially (Wallsten, S., & Hausladen, S. 2009). While the abolishment of net neutrality benefits broadband providers, it would bring harm to a lot of content providers and it could drastically stifle how the internet operates, as well as the economies that rely on its services. (Barratt, N., & Shade, L. R. 2007).The technology industry is developing so fast today, its impossible to say what is best for the future. But one things for sure: abolishing net neutrality will change the internet profoundly for better or worse.

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