This speech was created to explain what Net neutrality is, the arguments presented by both sides, as well as the effects to the individual consumer. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” when it comes to the internet Net Neutrality sounds like a bill or an act that enforces the needs of the people. In a sense Net Neutrality is for the people. I have been taking apart in extensive research on Net Neutrality and believe I have become well versed will all the aspects of the idea as well as the debates that have arisen from it. Net Neutrality affects us all because we all use the internet. Whether for work or pleasure, from our phone or our computer, the effects of Net Neutrality will be felt by all of those who use the internet. In this research paper I will explain in depth the idea of Net Neutrality, the arguments for and against it, and also the personal effects that the people individually will go through.
What is Net Neutrality Really? By definition, Net Neutrality is “The principle that Internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites.” (Oxford University, 2014) In simple terms what this means is that Internet providers such Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile etc Don’t favor a specific platform such as Google over another like Yahoo. “Some network owners have begun to offer bandwidth tiers to end users, in which the amount that customers pay varies with the amount of bandwidth with which they are provided.3 others, have placed restrictions on end users’ latitude to run certain applications or attach certain devices.” (Yoo C.S., 2006, p. 1849) An example of what Mr. Yoo is saying would be Verizon, they are supporters of RedBox, a video service that allows consumers to watch movies or tv shows. Now since Verizon is an (ISP) Internet Service Provider they can slow the bandwidth of comp...