NET NEUTRALITY

What is meant by “net neutrality,” and why is it controversial? Summarize and evaluate one argument for and one against net neutrality. What, if any, are the advantages and disadvantages of net neutrality versus allowing network operators to discriminate with regard to access and cost? Cite a resource to support your claims of advantages and/or disadvantages.

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The growth of the internet, which has turned the world into a global village, has also facilitated the existence of net neutrality. Net neutrality is a phenomenon where network operators treat all the content on the internet equally, regardless of the users, applications, or even the website that users are visiting (Hylton, 2017)…

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