Use the video to answer the case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxz7PYlFvdI&feature=fvst 1. Are you in favor of net neutrality in
Question:
Use the video to answer the case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxz7PYlFvdI&feature=fvst
1. Are you in favor of net neutrality in the future? Why or why not?
2. What is the threat of ISPs, private commercial firms, charging as much as they want?
and will the market stand?
3. What do the FCC and industry critics mean by "discriminatory behavior" toward certain Internet services? Does the FCC want to prevent ISPs from managing their networks?
4. Does the FCC support moderate pricing and/or Internet bandwidth limits?
5. The world's major cities have adopted "congestion pricing," in which cars pay a toll to enter the center of the city during daylight hours. Congestion pricing also
regulates the electricity demand of enterprises. During the day when electricity is in high demand, many businesses pay a "demand" fee in addition to the normal usage fee.
electricity. Why is the Internet different?
6. If your business model depended on millions of people being able to stream videos cheaply on demand (like YouTube or Netflix), would you be for net neutrality or against it?
Expert Answer:
1 Net neutrality is important to ensure an open and fair internet Without net neutrality ISPs could prioritize or block certain websites applications or services for financial or political gain This c... View the full answer
