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

[Judy Okite]

Werner, what does this mean 'should be allowed to charge for priority
traffic?' is it that they dont charge at all,for any traffic? Kind
Regards,

On 9/8/07, Marcel Werner <marcelcwerner at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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