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I believe this type of QoS would easily violate “net neutrality”, which is why it hasn’t happened yet.
by woah 9y ago
I believe this type of QoS would easily violate “net neutrality”, which is why it hasn’t happened yet.
- matthewmacleod 9y agoThat is a misconception. It’s totally legitimate to provide QoS based on open protocols, or even for particular classes of traffic. Net neutrality comes into play where providers start prioritising traffic based on the remote service provider.
- SolarNet 9y agoNet neutrality governs providers making decisions based on who you are talking to and what you are talking about. It does not govern providers making decisions based on how you are talking (so long as how doesn't mean who or what). As a separate issue, some providers are regulated (see Comcast) due to other laws. These Title II providers have additional rules that prevent them from making decisions on how. However, if they made such decisions on quality of service (rather than for profit gain, as they have in the past), it would be legal. The problem is that as a monopoly they have no reason to do that.