[kictanet] New debate in US & UK on two-tier Internet - is this a good idea for Africa?

[Marcel Werner]

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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