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monopoly-regulation and net-neutrality are two unconnected issues. you can have a monopoly that does/does-not respect net-neutrality; you can also have a compet
by oneJob 11y ago
monopoly-regulation and net-neutrality are two unconnected issues. you can have a monopoly that does/does-not respect net-neutrality; you can also have a competitive market place where all members respect/do-not-respect net-neutrality.
net-neutrality is not about ensuring broad access or low pricing, whether accomplished by regulation or the free market. net-neutrality is about ensuring equality of access and equality of speech, accomplished by preventing those who control the pipes to pick and choose the priority of what is going through the pipes.
- crdoconnor 11y ago>monopoly-regulation and net-neutrality are two unconnected issues. Not really. Competition can be relied upon to maintain net neutrality. It's what consumers will opt for when given a choice. Only in monopolies and oligopolies can really get away with violating it (which is why the legislation is necessary in America).
- nitrogen 11y agoNot really. Competition can be relied upon to maintain net neutrality. It's what consumers will opt for when given a choice. Not in the face of anticompetitive schemes like "zero-rating" promoted web sites.