A Technical Perspective on Net Neutrality: Areas for Further Exploration

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5 Apr 2024

Authors:

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

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.

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