I am a broadband user and I admit I am not fully satisfied with the service of my internet provider. When i read about this net neutrality issue wherein there will be a proposal of having a two-tier web, a fast lane and a slow lane, the first thing entered my mind is what is the purpose of doing that? When internet was created every internet user has equal rights. Is this another way of depriving our freedom? Then as i continue to read the article I realized that the purpose of that, which I am not surprised is for revenue generating, another income for internet providers that those who can pay more can get the faster lane and for those who cannot afford the higher fees will just be contented on the slow lane.
I may not be knowledgeable with respect to the technical reason of why the internet service providers are considering this creating two-tier lanes but there is one thing I am sure of, if this will be granted it will increase their revenues. Nobody wants a slower internet connection many will be willing to pay additional just to be in the faster lane and those who can afford only the minimum amount will suffer the slower lane. How creative man was that even in the internet equality can no longer be available.
(This is the personal opinion of the author to the "net neutrality issue" as a requirement to Technology and the Law class.)
