Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What are the positions on net neutrality?
Position2 of 2

Net neutrality is bad

Net neutrality regulation hinders innovation and development in our internet products, preventing the emergence of more effective practices and more practical business models.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Net neutrality raises the cost of the internet for consumers
    Net neutrality limits internet providers to a user-based revenue model, which results in the consumer having to pay more—ultimately resulting in lower industry demand and revenue, reducing consumer welfare.
  2. Net neutrality doesn’t allow for priority traffic regulation
    Not all internet processes and functions have the same intrinsic importance. Net neutrality legislation does not allow for the differentiation of importance, which will ultimately lead to congested traffic, poor service quality, and high wait times.
  3. Net neutrality reduces investment in infrastructure and service quality
    Without net neutrality, broadband providers would have an incentive to invest more heavily in improving their infrastructure due to having more liberty in their expenditures.