IDG Contributor Network: 5 reasons why net neutrality is misunderstood
Net Neutrality is a hot topic these days and I've posted about this many times in the past. From a foundational approach, telecom's long history in the development of a network capable of sending signal from point A to point B has been challenged by the following list. Coincidentally, these are the 5 reasons why Net Neutrality is commonly misunderstood.
1. Mergers and Acquisitions
If a free and open internet were on its way why would there be less and less competition? The Regional Bell Operating Companies were broken up in the past to prevent a monopoly but it seems they’re getting back together.
2. Capitalism
This is a business, not a government institution. In the Enterprise space, companies like Netflix won't run slower than DirecTV on the AT&T network because they're buying Dedicated Access to their network to serve their customers content. These companies aren't using the same internet you use at home, they're in the data center with the carriers and pay a premium to connect directly into the core IP network.
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