For your second paragraph, that is what Open Connect is about -- put netflix hardware inside the ISP's own network to reduce congestion at interconnects. That

For your second paragraph, that is what Open Connect is about -- put netflix hardware inside the ISP's own network to reduce congestion at interconnects. That said, it's also an inscrutable battle among corporate giants, but one that people care about because in general, most people hate their ISP but like internet companies like Netflix and so put up with things. For up-to-date analysis on Internet issues, read up on dslreports.com as each stunt happens. It's not enough to hit mainstream news often, but if you follow it online you'll pick up on patterns. Here they cover this PDF (the last paragraph links to backstory): http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Netflix-Wont-Back-Down-on-Blaming-ISPs-for-Congestion-129278 http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Netflix-Wont-Back-Down-on...