Free Internet Is Under Threat

Published: June 25, 2007, 10:32 pm

Tags: computers, technology, internet

When we log onto the Internet, we take a lot for granted. We assume we'll be able to access any Web site we want, whenever we want, at the fastest speed, whether it's a corporate or mom-and-pop site. We assume that we can use any service we like watching online video, listening to podcasts, sending instant messages anytime we choose. Network Neutrality or "Net Neutrality" for short is the guiding principle that preserves the free and open Internet.Net neutrality, which is part of the telecommunications bill working its way through the U.S. Congress, is not a simple subject. In the first place, there are different definitions of the term. In addition, consumers and companies will take both sides of the argument, depending on whether they are receiving or sending content - and that role can change from hour to hour.But it boils down to this:If you are "for" net neutrality - as are Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and eBay - you believe that the Internet is a public resource that

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