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network neutrality

network neutrality noun: a principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.

Noun

network neutrality (uncountable)

  1. A principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.
    • The promotion of network neutrality is no different than the challenge of promoting fair evolutionary competition in any privately owned environment, whether a telephone network, operating system, or even a retail store.2003, Tim Wu, “Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination”, in Journal of Telecommunications and High Technology Law, volume 2, page 142
    Synonyms:
    net neutrality

Synonyms of network neutrality

Origin of network neutrality

Coined by media law professor Tim Wu in 2003.

Questions about network neutrality

What does network neutrality mean?
Network neutrality means a principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.
What part of speech is network neutrality?
Network neutrality is a noun.

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