Should The Government Mandate Net Neutrality?

Student’s nameProfessor’s nameCourseDate Net NeutralityNet neutrality is an important principle that promotes free and open internet (Aryal). Net neutrality ensures more advancement in the Information and Telecommunication sector. Without net neutrality, service providers will likely discriminate internet users when charging them (Aryal). The internet providers could also censor contents which would hurt most internet users. Internet should offer a free democratic space where people can interact and share ideas. The important aspect of net neutrality is the freedom of expression (Aryal). However, it is important to note that net neutrality does not mean that people can go overboard when enjoying the freedom of expression. Users must exercise their freedom with elements of responsibilities. A user can enjoy net neutrality as long as the content is legal (Aryal). Net neutrality promotes innovations and competitions. The open internet offers every user, same treatment without discrimination. Therefore, in the internet space large companies do not enjoy added advantage over small businesses and start-ups (Aryal). Lifting the net neutrality rules will create chaos and anarchy in the internet space. Large companies will have power over small companies (Aryal). Likely scenario would be large companies controlling the activities of the internet providers. The large