Net neutrality is the principle that says all information flowing across the Internet should be treated equally. But with more people streaming data-rich video and playing online games, the Internet faces congestion concerns. Should carriers be able to sell multi-tiered access to heavy users? Should sites that generate massive traffic -- like Google and Yahoo! -- pay extra fees? The U.S. Government is examining Net Neutrality and its financial, legal and social implications. Do we need federal intervention to ensure fairness, or is this an issue for the market to work out?
Think there’s no downside to supporting Net neutrality? Think again.
The 700,000-member Communications Workers of America also opposes Net neutrality. Its members are on the front lines of America’s high-speed roll-out so they're certainly aware of the need for federal policies that encourage the deployment of new technologies that bring better choices to consumers. These are the true independent experts that lawmakers, particularly Democratic lawmakers, should listen to.
Take a look at the links below and read for yourself a sample of what the CWA told Congress the last time that this issue emerged.
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