Net Neutrality has become one of those red-state blue-state issues. At Supernova2007 yesterday, John Kneuer who runs the NTIA got in a shouting match with attendees after making statements about the government’s intention to let the free market determine what is best for internet.
The Register quotes Kneuer as saying:
If there is a pro consumer benefit to open access and if consumers need and want that, the carrier that brings that to consumers will have a powerful need and advantage and bring competitive pressures on other access layer providers.
The government’s staying out of the debate would likely open the door to tiered levels of service by ISPs. This debate is far from over. It’s a divisive topic that quickly raises blood pressure of those with an opinion, but it’s not yet a fully mainstream debate. Will this become a political talking point?
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