Net Neutrality

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Net Neutrality

by mundasingh123 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:08 am
Net Neutrality stipulates that Internet service providers (ISP) cannot partition their bandwidth such that different types of Internet communications have different maximum bandwidth capacities. For example, an ISP cannot relegate high bandwidth voice-over-IP (VoIP) traffic to a separate tunnel in an attempt to ensure that users of low-bandwidth functions such as plain-text email are not slowed down by the high-bandwidth users. Some individuals support implementing Net Neutrality on the principle that one group (i.e., users of high-bandwidth services) should not be effectively penalized for the actions of another group (i.e., users of slow-bandwidth services, who have a special traffic lane carved out for them, thereby slowing high-bandwidth users).
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument of the supporters of Net Neutrality mentioned above?
A) The jobs of many high-bandwidth users require these individuals to use high-bandwidth services.
B) Placing no restrictions on the bandwidth of individuals who use high-bandwidth services would force ISPs to purchase massive amounts of expensive additional bandwidth, disproportionately increasing the price of access for low-bandwidth users.
C) A strong and well respected lobbying firm recently revealed it has been hired by large telecommunications firms to oppose Net Neutrality on the grounds that it infringes upon a private company's ability to do business.
D) One country that mandated Net Neutrality saw a decrease in satisfaction of Internet users.
E) A recent court ruling upheld the principle that technology companies cannot discriminate in whom they serve or how they serve users.
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by badpoem » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:11 am
Net Neutrality stipulates that Internet service providers (ISP) cannot partition their bandwidth such that different types of Internet communications have different maximum bandwidth capacities. For example, an ISP cannot relegate high bandwidth voice-over-IP (VoIP) traffic to a separate tunnel in an attempt to ensure that users of low-bandwidth functions such as plain-text email are not slowed down by the high-bandwidth users. Some individuals support implementing Net Neutrality on the principle that one group (i.e., users of high-bandwidth services) should not be effectively penalized for the actions of another group (i.e., users of slow-bandwidth services, who have a special traffic lane carved out for them, thereby slowing high-bandwidth users).
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument of the supporters of Net Neutrality mentioned above?

A) The jobs of many high-bandwidth users require these individuals to use high-bandwidth services. --> That does not weaken the reasoning behind the concept of Neutrality.

B) Placing no restrictions on the bandwidth of individuals who use high-bandwidth services would force ISPs to purchase massive amounts of expensive additional bandwidth, disproportionately increasing the price of access for low-bandwidth users. --> there are restrictions and this strengthens the conclusion.

C) A strong and well respected lobbying firm recently revealed it has been hired by large telecommunications firms to oppose Net Neutrality on the grounds that it infringes upon a private company's ability to do business. --> contender.

D) One country that mandated Net Neutrality saw a decrease in satisfaction of Internet users. --> specific instance that brings up satisfaction. No.

E) A recent court ruling upheld the principle that technology companies cannot discriminate in whom they serve or how they serve users. --> this weakens the Neutrality argument by addressing both how and whom.

IMO (E).

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by Carcass » Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:07 pm
E reinforce the argument......the court imposes an equal treatment between users.

B weaken the argument: is correct a differentiation due to the difference between bandwitch costs

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by mundasingh123 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:51 pm
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by navami » Sat Sep 03, 2011 11:11 pm
IMO B.. B is the only choice which says that net neutrality will impose additional financial impact on the low bandwidth users. - Hence weakening the aurgument
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