A Technical Perspective on Net Neutrality: Areas for Further Exploration

by Net Neutrality: Unbiased Internet Access for All! April 5th, 2024

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This article outlines various areas ripe for exploration within the Net Neutrality domain, including its implications at state and local levels, legislation affecting public internet provision, its interplay with 5G deployment, mechanisms for resolving inter-ISP disputes, and the economic effects of stimulus initiatives.

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Authors:

(1) William P. Wagner IV, Claremont Graduate University.

Table of Links

Abstract & Introduction

Definition of Key Terms

Fundamentals of Internet Operation

Encapsulation

Usage-Based Economic Models

Net Neutrality

Legal History

Researcher Conclusions

Areas for Further Exploration & References

9. Areas for Further Exploration

• Net Neutrality at the State and Local Level.

• Legislation affecting local municipalities providing public internet.

• Effects of Net Neutrality on 5G deployment and vice versa.

• The mechanism for resolving inter-ISP disputes.

• The effects of stimulus on supply-side or demand-side economics.

References

[1] FCC Adopts a Policy Statement Regarding Network Neutrality, Tech Law Journal, 2005, No Author Cited, http://www.techlawjournal.com/topstories/2005/20050 805.asp

[2] FCC Passes Compromise Net Neutrality Rules. December 21, 2010. Wired, Sam Gustin. https://www.wired.com/2010/12/fcc-order/

[3] Net Neutrality Explained: What It Means (and Why It Matters). November 23, 2017. Fortune, Andrew Nusca.

[4] Net Neutrality in Canada & The Telus Incident Of 2005, December 7, 2017, Sarah Bauer, https://www.navigatormm.com/blog/net-neutrality-incanada-the-telus-incident-of-2005/

[5] Why is the Internet so Important? Reference.com https://www.reference.com/technology/internetimportant-db9d1faab5337241

[6] 47 U.S.C. § 230(b)(2).

[7] 47 U.S.C. § 230(b)(1).

[8] GN Docket No. 17-199 - In the Matter of: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion. FCC 2018 BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT Report. Adopted: February 2, 2018, Released: February 2, 2018. By the Commission: Chairman Pai and Commissioners O’Rielly and Carr issuing separate statements; Commissioners Clyburn and Rosenworcel dissenting and issuing separate statements. Paragraph 15.

[9] RFC 3233 Defining the IETF and 3935 A Mission Statement for the IETF.

[10] https://github.com/quicwg

[11] FCC Global Broadband Deployment Report 2016

[12] Verizon Reply at 63; Letter from Robert C. Barber, AT&T to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 10-90. Attach. at 15-19 (filed July 30, 2014) (AT&T July 30, 2014 Ex Parte Letter).

[13] FCC POLICY STATEMENT, 2005,

[14] FCC 2015 REPORT AND ORDER ON REMAND, DECLARATORY RULING, AND ORDER. Paragraph 29.

[15] United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT FILED: MAY 1, 2017. No. 15-1063. UNITED STATES TELECOM ASSOCIATION, PETITIONER v. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RESPONDENTS INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE, ET AL., INTERVENORS.