In His Own Words: Julius Genachowski's Vision of Real Net Neutrality
September 21, 2010
What does real Network Neutrality look like? Any policy that truly protects the open Internet and its users must embody a few basic concepts:
- There is only one Internet: Rules must apply to wireless and wired services.
- Internet service providers must not block applications, content, services or devices.
- Strong non-discrimination rules are key to preserving the open Internet.
- Paid prioritization is harmful because it allows ISPs to pick winners and losers online.
- "Reasonable Network Management" cannot be a loophole that undermines the open Internet.
- "Managed services" cannot be allowed to stifle the growth of the open Internet.
- Users, not ISPs, should determine which applications need Quality of Service treatment.
In His Own Words: Julius Genachowski's Vision of Real Net Neutrality