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Network Neutrality: Impacts on ISPs and Consumers

Network neutrality ensures equal access to the internet for all users and content. Eliminating network neutrality could limit development of new technologies by depriving top talents of equal internet access. It could also lead to censorship and higher prices for consumers as ISPs may charge more to prioritize certain content. Repealing network neutrality would significantly increase consumers' internet access costs and the cost of learning as people would need expensive internet access for activities like remote studying. It could also impact broadband internet access for all if ISPs limit bandwidth for those unwilling to pay high prices.

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Network Neutrality: Impacts on ISPs and Consumers

Network neutrality ensures equal access to the internet for all users and content. Eliminating network neutrality could limit development of new technologies by depriving top talents of equal internet access. It could also lead to censorship and higher prices for consumers as ISPs may charge more to prioritize certain content. Repealing network neutrality would significantly increase consumers' internet access costs and the cost of learning as people would need expensive internet access for activities like remote studying. It could also impact broadband internet access for all if ISPs limit bandwidth for those unwilling to pay high prices.

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1.

Are the ISPs correct in claiming that network neutrality will limit the development of new

technologies? Support your answer.

These days internet has become a vital source for the purpose of gaining information and having

useful insights regarding various things. Earlier there used to be different mechanism to send

messages to everyone but now within seconds messages can be send without having any type of

interferences. This is all because of internet, however when it comes to internet computer

network should be considered as it connects computers with different devices so that data can be

transmitted. As of now the question rises how is internet available to people so this is because of

internet service providers that deal with continuous supply of internet and charge amount

accordingly from the customers. These days network neutrality has emerged where a battle

between limiting the internet has become a hot topic. It is claimed that due to excessive traffic,

investments are required and if those are made then ROI can be less thus internet providers are

limiting the internet so that they can earn few extra amount by making speed slow. It is for sure

in correct that if network neutrality occurs development of new technologies will limit. This is

not the case in fact by providing equal internet access would help to develop new methods so

that proper coverage along with vast areas can be covered and make internet accessible to all. It

is not that USA is developing innovative technologies but the whole world is working on it and if

we discard network neutrality, top talents would be deprived of internet access and they might

not be able to contribute to society. There is a saying that top talents need resources to harness

their true potential because not any one can travel abroad for studies but through his contribution

he can get to a place where he wants.

2. Are the content providers (e.g., Netflix) correct in claiming that eliminating network neutrality

will encourage censorship by the ISPs? Support your answer.


It is known that elimination of network neutrality will create lot of problem because there are

various things to consider in it. Network neutrality keeps everyone equal and there is one thing

which is zero rating where ISP do not charge any amount from their customers from using of few

specific applications as those are most running ones. If elimination of network neutrality occurs,

ISP would indulge their business into applying censorship to various contents this is because

consumers who would frequently visit certain applications would hamper the speed of internet

by asking for more amount. Further, ratings of applications would also hamper because

customers would think that by having these applications is waste of time as it takes loading time

in terms of streaming. Not only this, ISP might charge extra amount from customers such as

Amazon, Netflix etc. as those are top notch and might get black mailed if not paid the right

amount. It is like ISP monopoly be there creating problem for others and would be better to make

it regulated instead of elimination of it. Censorship would not only be in terms of content based

but speed base as well where consumers will not be provided speed required to stream those

shows and most importantly for new entrant it would be tough for them to penetrate as they

would charge more amount from them and requiring more investment resulting in only few

players in the market that would enjoy the benefit alone of it not giving chance to others to enter

new market.

3. Are the content providers correct in claiming that eliminating network neutrality will result in

consumers paying higher prices for content they watch over the Internet? Support your answer.

The content providers are right that if network neutrality is eliminated than it would result in

consumers paying the higher process because they are the ones who are directing the traffic over

the internet and invest in technologies so that greater internet traffic can also be maintained.

Basically, ISP connect with one another through network access points where internet traffic is
exchanged. These are all through with different channel such as coaxial cable, twisted pair wire

and most importantly fiber optic which is a major trend these days as it helps to provide high

bandwidth to consumers along with providing high security features. If network neutrality is

eliminated consumers would be charged higher amount because they would limit the internet

speed and on purpose, they will require people to subscribe for their higher bandwidth speed. In

this way people who can pay higher will have top features and many people would not be able to

acquire these features making them backwards in terms of technological advancement. As of

now people are getting entertainment from different applications such as YouTube, Amazon

Prime, Netflix, Hulu etc. but once these will be limited it shall create lot of dissatisfaction among

consumers making them think that companies are absorbing more profits and in this way

competition would be less. Not only this many companies might get bankrupt because they earn

through viewership and if it is applied that consumers pay high amount and have access to

internet their viewership along with subscription would fall resulting in less profits. Less profits

means less revenue and more expense because company would not be earning much but as a

matter of fact would be paying more as they earn through sponsorship as well.

4. What impact might the repeal of network neutrality have on the cost of your Internet access?

Support your answer.

There will be significant impact on repealing the network neutrality that is cost of the internet

access would be higher and along with this cost of innovative thinking and learning would also

be high. At the moment internet is available to everyone and they are enjoying the benefit by

creating the content and uploading it easily so that they can earn few extra bucks but if this

occurs than it would take time for people to make videos and upload along with creating hurdle

for viewing the video as well because internet viewership would decline as making internet
expensive would result in creating lobbying of users where few would be there to watch the

content online. In this way the lesser the views, lesser the chance of earning. Another example is,

if high speed access is not given to people, they would think its waste of time to spend long

nights and not being able to achieve the desired results making them think that its better to avoid

this mode and keep relative information to ourself. Further, we know that cost of internet access

would be higher but it would bring ravaging damage to cost of learning as well because people

would be deprived of e-learning where it requires high speed internet along with two other things

that is teleconferencing and video conferencing to spread education abroad. Take an example of

remote studying by repealing network neutrality people would require costly internet to get tasks

done online as it involves programming and data structure techniques making them think

whether to pay for course or internet.

5. Discuss IT’s About Business 6.1 in light of the debate over network neutrality. That is, if

network neutrality is eliminated, what could be the impact on providing broadband Internet for

everyone?

In light of Business 6.1 there are few things to consider with respect to various terms such as

computer network, bandwidth, broadband, LAN, WAN and enterprise system. Basically,

computer network refers to connecting of different devices through different media to transmit

data among one another and one such example is of IoT or Internet of Things. This is basically

connecting different devices with internet and operating it remotely, by eliminating network

neutrality it would make system slow for consumers pondering there is no use of these products

if internet is not working properly due to having less speed of internet. For instance, if I am

operating home remotely and not having right speed due to network neutrality as they are

demanding high price for application to work then my device would not work properly and
cannot be operated smoothly from anywhere. Coming over to bandwidth, it is basically having

transmission capacity of network as to how many bits can be send or received per second. By

taking network neutrality into consideration bandwidth would be deprived from customers who

would pay less as there would be limitation to sending data and receiving it making internet

slower for them. Taking YouTube streaming into consideration if bandwidth is slow video would

not be loaded properly creating an issue for users because they would have to wait for longer

time in order to video to get loaded. Lastly, three things would also suffer such as WAN, LAN

and enterprise system because they are interconnected and limiting the speed would make it

difficult for users to access information within the servers.

Q6 Discuss and analyze the reasons why Walmart is moving so decisively into electronic

commerce?

This world has revolutionized a lot where things have become digital and online ordering is a

normal norm these days because people do not like to visit stored physically for items they know

can be ordered online and are hassle free keeping in mind that grocery is still purchased through

physical visit. It is important for consumers to acquire great deal of benefit through online

pricing as it helps to determine the cost of product online and which brands are providing low

cost then the person orders those. Now Walmart has made a strong stance by having physical

stores but now due to overwhelming users online it made them to be visible in electronic

commerce because there is large number of consumer base that order goods. Thanks to Amazon

that have set the benchmark for online sales, there is Amazon only at the moment who have

become a retail giant and is expanding rapidly making it difficult for competitor to compete with

them in terms of e-commerce but now Walmart understood it and have also started acquiring

various companies that would help to provide a platform for online selling so that tough
competition is given to Amazon. Further, due to price wars different companies were winning

through online platform and Walmart saw this strategy as algorithms were implemented so that

price would change automatically online, thus Walmart understood it and urged to decisively

enter into world of ecommerce to stay ahead from their competitors. So, these are the reasons

Walmart entered into electronic commerce.

Q7 Discuss and analyze the reason why Amazon is moving decisively into traditional brick and

mortar commerce.

Amazon is one of the leading retail giant that has stood upfront through it various business

venture and innovative technological advancement (Arnett [Link], 2018). Amazon from the start

worked on key areas where they thought would be useful to penetrate and earn as much as

possible through it because of having margins issue. Along with this it adopted various

technologies as well such as Alexa and online ordering voice-based product. In this through

voice recognition people can order goods at any time and at any place they just need to give

command to it. However, being said Amazon is adopting various strategies to remain in the

market and give competition to others through entering into traditional brick and mortar stores.

Although many people have switched towards online ordering but still there are large number of

users across the globe who still prefer to visit stores and purchase their grocery items by touch

and feel. This feature is not available online thus making them think that they need to enter into

this market. India is one such area where vast number of people prefer visiting dark stores, street

bazars etc. to buy their goods because of looking into quality of it and then make the necessary

purchase. Electronics, books etc. items can be purchased online, with having in mind that they

can be returned but perishable items are difficult to return same day if ordered online as these are
consumables and have expiry time of 2 or 3 days. Thus, amazon felt the need of it and entered

into this market so that they can achieve the goal of entering into brick-and-mortar stores.
Reference

Arnett, J., Goldfinch, B., & Chinta, R. (2018). Multi Dimensional Innovation at Amazon.

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research. 15(1), 1. DOI:

[Link]

Common questions

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If network neutrality principles are not upheld, broader implications include reduced global internet accessibility and hindered innovation. It could create a tiered internet where only those who can pay for premium access enjoy full speed and access, potentially widening the digital divide between rich and poor regions . This situation could stifle global innovation, as startup companies and innovators lacking financial resources might struggle to reach audiences or collaborate effectively online, thus limiting their contribution to technological advancements and economic growth worldwide .

The debate over network neutrality is critical to the effective functioning of IoT devices in smart homes. Without network neutrality, ISPs might impose throttling or extra charges, impeding the seamless operation of connected devices that rely on stable, high-speed internet for remote management and automation . Network restrictions could lead to degraded performance of smart home systems, as consumers might not have sufficient bandwidth to support all connected devices, thus impacting their convenience and functionality .

Walmart decided to expand into electronic commerce to remain competitive in a rapidly digital world where consumer behavior has shifted increasingly towards online purchasing. With the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon, Walmart recognized the need to capture the growing online consumer base and improve market competitiveness through digital channels . By entering e-commerce, Walmart could leverage price analytics and dynamic pricing models to offer competitive pricing and enhance accessibility for consumers, thereby retaining and expanding its customer base amidst increasing digital competition .

Repealing network neutrality could force content providers like Netflix and Hulu to alter their business models significantly. These companies might need to negotiate agreements with multiple ISPs to ensure their streaming services remain fast and accessible to a wide audience, potentially increasing operational costs . To offset these costs, providers may pass them on to consumers in the form of higher subscription fees or alter content availability and service delivery, affecting their competitive edge and market share .

Repealing network neutrality could negatively affect internet content diversity by allowing ISPs to prioritize content that pays for better access, which would likely reduce the visibility of smaller or non-commercial entities unable to afford premium access. This would create an uneven playing field where only major, well-funded companies could maintain fast, reliable content delivery, decreasing the diversity of accessible information and viewpoints online . Furthermore, it could discourage innovation among content creators due to higher operational costs and restricted audience reach .

Without network neutrality, ISPs might exert greater control over the speed and accessibility of content, effectively enabling censorship. They might favor their own content or prioritize sites that pay more, potentially blackmailing providers like Amazon or Netflix by demanding higher fees for optimal access . Such behavior can lead to monopolistic practices where ISPs restrict access to particular content, hamper competitors, and create barriers to market entry for new players due to increased costs and reduced speeds for non-prioritized content .

Elimination of network neutrality could significantly hinder e-learning and remote educational opportunities by making internet access more costly and less equitable. High-speed internet, essential for teleconferencing and video-based learning, might become unaffordable or less reliable, restricting students' access to online courses and learning materials . This particularly impacts those relying on distance learning or remote studying, as they may have to choose between paying for courses and securing adequate internet services .

Eliminating network neutrality could potentially limit technological innovation and societal contributions globally by creating a less equitable internet landscape. It could restrict access to the internet for top talents who contribute to technological advancements, as they may be unable to afford higher internet costs due to throttling and tiered pricing models set by ISPs . This limited access could stifle the development of new technologies that require high-speed internet to innovate and collaborate effectively .

Repealing network neutrality could lead to higher internet and content viewing costs for consumers. ISPs could charge more for higher-speed access and prioritize bandwidth for paying customers, making it expensive for consumers to access the same content they did before, potentially reducing their ability to access certain online resources . This could also result in higher charges for accessing platforms like Netflix or Amazon, and small content providers might struggle to compete, thereby raising the overall costs for consumers .

Amazon is pursuing traditional brick-and-mortar commerce to cater to the segment of consumers who prefer in-store experiences, which are not fully replicable online. Particularly in regions where physical inspection of goods is valued or logistical challenges impact online shopping, physical stores can enhance Amazon's market presence. It allows the company to offer hybrid shopping experiences, combining its robust digital infrastructure with in-person service advantages, thus fulfilling its strategic goal to increase accessibility and convenience for all types of consumers .

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