References & Web Resources
Acquisition
Sources used for this OIR on network neutrality consist of scholarly articles and web resources. Scholarly articles were retrieved through reputable databases, such as those found within Kent State University's Library. Web resources were found through general searches and links found in articles. The criteria the group kept in mind while selecting all resources is listed below.
Criteria
When selecting sources, we considered the following criteria:
- Does this source reflect scholarly standards? Is it peer-reviewed?
- Who is the publisher? Is the publisher a professional organization or an academic/scholarly institution?
- Are the author's credentials cited? Is the author an authority on the topic? Does the author present original ideas and make persuasive points, regardless of particular perspective?
- Who is the target audience of this publication (--academics, library and information professionals, students, etc.)?
- Is this source accessible online?
Overview
When considering the content of our references, we thought it best to represent more than one aspect of implications, as well as more than one perspective. For ease of use, we've divided our sources into the following categories: Legal Implications; Social Implications and Library Specific. Granted, some entries cross-over and are suitable for more than one category. For those sources, we chose the category that we found most suitable. Web resources, as well as the acquisition, criteria and overview thereof, follow the citations of scholarly materials.
References
Legal Implications
Anderson, B. (2007). Net neutrality. Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 25(2), 93-98. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J103v25n02_05
This article starts by looking at the early days of the Internet and leads into how the idea of prioritizing Internet first came to be and how network neutrality started. The companies that are pro-net neutrality include eBay and Google, companies that built the Internet. The opposition consists of telecoms, such as Verizon and Comcast, ISPs who claim responsibility for the infrastructure in place. The article looks at the legal issues brought up by both sides.
Baltatescu, I. (2014). The economics of net neutrality: Policy issues. Knowledge Horizons, 6(2), 113-118. Retrieved from http://econpapers.repec.org/article/khejournl/v_3a6_3ay_3a2014_3ai_3a2_3ap_3a114-118.htm
This article reviews recent pros and cons regarding net neutrality, and provides readers with an analysis of the key problems and policy issues surrounding the net neutrality debate. The article focuses on the economic impact if there were regulations put in place as well as providing arguments against price control along with the benefits of increased competition with regards to open internet.
Bandyopadhyay, S. & Cheng, H. K. & Guo, H. (2013). Broadband Network Management and the Net Neutrality Debate. Production & Operations Management, 22(5), 1287-1298. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/poms.12020/abstract
This article examines the economics of network neutrality for both the supply and demand in the market of data consumption and transmission, over the internet. The authors supply readers with a wide range of Broadband Network Management options for both supply and demand. They examine the social planner’s perspective, and give points of view on reasonable network management and unreasonable discrimination. The authors are basically attempting to help establish criteria for possibly regulating BSPs actions.
Economides, N. & Hermalin, B. E. (2012). The Economics of Network Neutrality. Rand Journal of Economics (Wiley-Blackwell), 43(4), 602-629. doi: 10.1111/1756-2171.12001
This article provides a general overview regarding the economics of network neutrality involving ISPs proposal of an additional fee for certain content being accessed. The authors offer an analytical look at the private and social implications of these additional fees, and possibly greater delays in internet traffic.
Eggerton, J. (2014). Many roads lead to net neutrality: FCC kicks tires on host of options, including hybrid approach. Multichannel News, (38), 5. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsgbe&AN=edsgcl.387348963&site=eds-live&scope=site
This author offers a discussion of the possibility of a hybrid approach for a net neutrality solution.
Ehrlich, E. (2014). Don't split this baby. Multichannel News, 35(39), 33. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1615275134?accountid=12085
The author here discusses the FCC's ongoing discussion of ways to compromise on network neutrality regulation and classification and ultimate argues against any hybrid approach from the FCC and instead suggests developing a completely unique and holistic approach.
Federal Communications Commission. (2002). FCC classifies cable modem service as “information service” [Press release]. Retrived from http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/2002/nrcb0201.html
This press release on a ruling from the Federal Communications Commission was the first big step taken in ensuring network neutrality, before the term "network neutrality" was even being used. This is when the FCC decided to treat cable internet access and DSL internet access differently for regulatory purposes by deregulating cable.
Gomez-Barroso, J. L. & Feijoo, C. (2011). Asymmetries and shortages of the network neutrality principle. Communications of the ACM, 54(4), 36-37. doi: 10.1145/1924421.1924435 Retrieved from http://mags.acm.org/communications/201104/?pg=38#pg38
The authors of this article question the closed approach of both the proponents of and opponents to network neutrality. They recall the beginning of the neutrality debate, offer the foundations for either view, as well as compare it to other regulatory criteria. They touch on three areas which they believe the debate should expand and argue that we’ve a coexistence of regulatory criteria. Finally, they conclude that such a coexistence of differing criteria is not fair.
Null, E. (2011). The difficulty with regulating network neutrality. Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, 29(2), 459-493. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1946266
This article's main focus is reviewing the trouble with regulating net neutrality in the United States. The author offers ideas on reconciliation by providing arguments that favor open Internet, as well as those in favor of regulations. The author addresses what led to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s first regulations and provides information on deep-packet inspection.
Zhu, K. (2007). Bringing neutrality to network neutrality. Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 22, 615-645. Retrieved from https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~step/White_Paper/Zhu.pdf
This article considers the network neutrality debate from many perspectives, which are divided into four sections: The Technologies and Evolution of the Internet; Development of the Network Neutrality Debate; The Missing Technical and Economic Understanding in the Network Neutrality Debate and A Middle-Ground Proposal. Each section is further divided into subsections which cover the particulars of each topic, while offering viewpoints from either side of the debate. The author concludes that the debate is complicated, prejudiced and hyperbolic. As such, the author offers a so-called technically feasible middle-ground solution.
This article starts by looking at the early days of the Internet and leads into how the idea of prioritizing Internet first came to be and how network neutrality started. The companies that are pro-net neutrality include eBay and Google, companies that built the Internet. The opposition consists of telecoms, such as Verizon and Comcast, ISPs who claim responsibility for the infrastructure in place. The article looks at the legal issues brought up by both sides.
Baltatescu, I. (2014). The economics of net neutrality: Policy issues. Knowledge Horizons, 6(2), 113-118. Retrieved from http://econpapers.repec.org/article/khejournl/v_3a6_3ay_3a2014_3ai_3a2_3ap_3a114-118.htm
This article reviews recent pros and cons regarding net neutrality, and provides readers with an analysis of the key problems and policy issues surrounding the net neutrality debate. The article focuses on the economic impact if there were regulations put in place as well as providing arguments against price control along with the benefits of increased competition with regards to open internet.
Bandyopadhyay, S. & Cheng, H. K. & Guo, H. (2013). Broadband Network Management and the Net Neutrality Debate. Production & Operations Management, 22(5), 1287-1298. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/poms.12020/abstract
This article examines the economics of network neutrality for both the supply and demand in the market of data consumption and transmission, over the internet. The authors supply readers with a wide range of Broadband Network Management options for both supply and demand. They examine the social planner’s perspective, and give points of view on reasonable network management and unreasonable discrimination. The authors are basically attempting to help establish criteria for possibly regulating BSPs actions.
Economides, N. & Hermalin, B. E. (2012). The Economics of Network Neutrality. Rand Journal of Economics (Wiley-Blackwell), 43(4), 602-629. doi: 10.1111/1756-2171.12001
This article provides a general overview regarding the economics of network neutrality involving ISPs proposal of an additional fee for certain content being accessed. The authors offer an analytical look at the private and social implications of these additional fees, and possibly greater delays in internet traffic.
Eggerton, J. (2014). Many roads lead to net neutrality: FCC kicks tires on host of options, including hybrid approach. Multichannel News, (38), 5. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsgbe&AN=edsgcl.387348963&site=eds-live&scope=site
This author offers a discussion of the possibility of a hybrid approach for a net neutrality solution.
Ehrlich, E. (2014). Don't split this baby. Multichannel News, 35(39), 33. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1615275134?accountid=12085
The author here discusses the FCC's ongoing discussion of ways to compromise on network neutrality regulation and classification and ultimate argues against any hybrid approach from the FCC and instead suggests developing a completely unique and holistic approach.
Federal Communications Commission. (2002). FCC classifies cable modem service as “information service” [Press release]. Retrived from http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/2002/nrcb0201.html
This press release on a ruling from the Federal Communications Commission was the first big step taken in ensuring network neutrality, before the term "network neutrality" was even being used. This is when the FCC decided to treat cable internet access and DSL internet access differently for regulatory purposes by deregulating cable.
Gomez-Barroso, J. L. & Feijoo, C. (2011). Asymmetries and shortages of the network neutrality principle. Communications of the ACM, 54(4), 36-37. doi: 10.1145/1924421.1924435 Retrieved from http://mags.acm.org/communications/201104/?pg=38#pg38
The authors of this article question the closed approach of both the proponents of and opponents to network neutrality. They recall the beginning of the neutrality debate, offer the foundations for either view, as well as compare it to other regulatory criteria. They touch on three areas which they believe the debate should expand and argue that we’ve a coexistence of regulatory criteria. Finally, they conclude that such a coexistence of differing criteria is not fair.
Null, E. (2011). The difficulty with regulating network neutrality. Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, 29(2), 459-493. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1946266
This article's main focus is reviewing the trouble with regulating net neutrality in the United States. The author offers ideas on reconciliation by providing arguments that favor open Internet, as well as those in favor of regulations. The author addresses what led to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s first regulations and provides information on deep-packet inspection.
Zhu, K. (2007). Bringing neutrality to network neutrality. Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 22, 615-645. Retrieved from https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~step/White_Paper/Zhu.pdf
This article considers the network neutrality debate from many perspectives, which are divided into four sections: The Technologies and Evolution of the Internet; Development of the Network Neutrality Debate; The Missing Technical and Economic Understanding in the Network Neutrality Debate and A Middle-Ground Proposal. Each section is further divided into subsections which cover the particulars of each topic, while offering viewpoints from either side of the debate. The author concludes that the debate is complicated, prejudiced and hyperbolic. As such, the author offers a so-called technically feasible middle-ground solution.
Social Implications
Ammori, M. (2014). The Case for Net Neutrality. Foreign Affairs, 93(4), 62-73. Retrieved from http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/141536/marvin-ammori/the-case-for-net-neutrality
This article focuses on issues due to policies implemented in July 2014. The main points outline and encourage a push for network neutrality in America. The author defines net neutrality and states that Internet Service Providers should not be able to give preferential treatment to certain websites over others that are not willing to pay a fee. The article offers a defense to maintain network neutrality.
Brennan, T. (2012). Net neutrality: Wrong remedy, wrong illness. Regulation, 35(1). Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA286113991&v=2.1&u=vic_liberty&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=1d79c1514161c8ceb6615c9a9686274c
This article expands on the writing of Gerald Faulhaber, professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, suggesting that the concept of network neutrality ought to be approached from a different perspective than has been offered by the public and media. He emphasizes that although the market ultimately decides problems and fosters change, the FCC is the body that ultimately establishes a regulation. Brennan offers the suggestion that we anticipate what the FCC's decision will be on the ruling rather than simply hoping for the best. Brennan ultimately supports the benefits of a largely hands-off approach with regard to broadband regulation.
Coucheney, P., Maille, P. & Tuffin, B. (2013). Impact of competition between ISPs on the net neutrality debate. Network and Service Management, IEEE Transactions on the net neutrality debate, 10(4), 425-433, Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNSM.2013.090313.120326
The authors of this article approach network neutrality using mathematical analysis, focusing on the concerns offered by ISPs who make the bulk of infrastructural investments while content providers (CPs, such as Netflix) consume the most resources yet receive a substantial share of the benefits. The authors emphasize that there is increasing attention given to mathematical analysis on the issue and so they set up a game-theoretical model between two ISPs and one CP. The authors focus on ISPs establishing the need for side payments from CPs and that a non-neutral scenario may actually be beneficial for CPs and not the ISPs, depending who decides the value of side-payments.
DiMaggio, P., Hargittai, E., Neuman, W.R., & Robinson, J.P. (2001). Social implications of the internet. Annual Review of Sociology, 27, 307-36. Retrieved from http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.soc.27.1.307?journalCode=soc
This article looks directly at different socials implications with the internet. The authors take an in depth look at topics such as the digital divide in the United States, global digital divide, inequality in content providers' access to attention along with the impact on time use and community, social capital, and politics.
Joch, A. (2009). Debating net neutrality. Communications of the ACM, 52(10), 14-15. doi:10.1145/1562764.1562773. Retrieved from http://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2009/10/42478-debating-net-neutrality/fulltext
This article provides arguments from both sides of the network neutrality debate. The side for network neutrality claims that internet ruled by Internet Service Providers would drive commercial motives and ultimately stifle entertainment and there is the possibility of losing the opportunity to try new services and products. Skeptics of network neutrality claim that the current environment actually promotes innovation. The article also looks into concerns about privacy.
Jordan, S. (2009). Implications of Internet Architecture on Net Neutrality. ACM Transactions on Internet Technology, 9(2), 5:2-5:28. Retrieved from http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1516540
The author of this article offers thorough background information on the history and legal stance of network neutrality and suggests that the for/against model established is neither complete or correct and that another perspective is necessary in order to accurately discuss and solve the problem. That new perspective is oriented around the internet's infrastructure and classifies services into two categories: Internet Infrastructure Services and Internet Application Services. These categories allow the author to work toward a network neutrality policy that offers "a regulated open interface from applications to network infrastructure". This ultimately prevents ISPs from being anti-competetive but offers them freedom to manage their networks as needed.
Newman, B. (2014). The threat to Net Neutrality. Westchester County Business Journal, 50(19), 15. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bwh&AN=96118286&site=ehost-live
This article covers a range of topics regarding network neutrality including the implications for companies, Federal Communications Commission proposal of additional fees in regards to company websites, and the importance of cost and quality of services offered by ISPs specifically for business. There is a focus on changes made by U.S. FCC on the model for network neutrality.
Ohm, P. (2010). Viewpoint: When network neutrality met privacy. Communication of the ACM, 53(53), 30-32. doi: 10.1145/1721654.1721669 Retrieved from http://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2010/4/81488-when-network-neutrality-met-privacy/fulltext
This article offers a different view on Network Neutrality unlike where most information revolves around packets this writer looks at the issue of privacy. The article looks at arguments for and against neutrality and discusses the complexity of not just the issue but the whole industry.
Pike, G. H. (2010). What the future holds for net neutrality. Information Today, 27(6), 1-45. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/753656565?accountid=12085
The author of this article offers background information on network neutrality, explaining the different sides and discusses the potential future of it. He puts forth a neutral assessment of the issue while implying its severity in light of ISPs and the FCC.
Powell, A. & Copper, A. (2011). Net neutrality discourses: Comparing advocacy and regulatory arguments in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Information Society, 27, 311-325. doi: 10.1080/10972243.2011.607034 Retrieved from http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/39024/1/Powell_Net_neutrality_discourses_2011.pdf
The authors of this article focus on the cultural climate surrounding net neutrality and focus on the fact that the public response to the issue is much different in the United States than in the United Kingdom and other European countries and they offer analyses of the structural discourses from each country, highlighting the major difference that net neutrality advocacy in the U.K.. has been virtually non-existent by comparison to U.S. groups. The authors work through an overview of net neutrality and its history, definitions, potential implications, and input factors.
Quail, C., & Larabie, C. (2010). Net neutrality: Media discourses and public perception. Global Media Journal, 3(1), 31-50. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/888154749?accountid=12085
Written in 2010, the authors of this article examine the way network neutrality is portrayed in the media and what the public perception of it is as a result. While some of the factors have changed since the publication date they also focus on the idea of internet as a public good and what the implications of this in addition to looking at the implications of net neutrality as a public policy issue.
Sansing, C. (2014). On net neutrality. Knowledge Quest, 43(1), 14-15. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=97937357&site=ehost-live
The author of this article looks into the anxieties that should push the protection of network neutrality in public schools. The worries explain how losing net neutrality would limit the ability to teach and learn because of higher costs, possible censorship, and how much control corporations would gain and that network neutrality is necessary for individual expression and intellectual freedom.
Sasso, B. (2014). How the Broadband Industry Hopes to Kill Obama's Net-Neutrality Plan. National Journal Daily AM. p. 1. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=99415397&site=eds-live&scope=site
The author of this article discusses the tensions between companies offering broadband services and President Obama's urge to maintain net neutrality. Included in the discussion is the role of the courts and the US Congress in the FCC reaching a decision.
Shin, D., & Han, E. (2012). How will net neutrality be played out in Korea? Government Information Quarterly, 29(2), 243-251. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740624X12000081
The authors of this article begin their discussion with a bit of background information on network neutrality and then move into discussing the issue in relation to the Korean economy, culture, politics, and society. After looking at models of regulation proposed and implemented in other countries, the authors put forth a possible model of regulation that essentially permits openness with regard to network neutrality and the future of Korea. They authors maintain that an open internet is important to the Korean culture (and beyond) and that the government ought to regulate the issue.
Wu, T. (2003). Network neutrality, broadband discrimination. Journal of Telecommunications and High Technology Law, 2. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=388863
This is the first time the phrase "network neutrality" was used and it was by law professor Tim Wu in a law review article. Throughout the article, Wu looks at network neutrality and open access and how they will ultimately be the best option.
Yoo, C. S. (2010). Network neutrality or internet innovation?. Regulation, 33(1), 22-29. Retrieved from http://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/serials/files/regulation/2010/2/regv33n1-6.pdf
This article starts with the early internet and goes into the evolution of business relationships and the internet. The author looks at how complex contractual agreements are becoming and how the amount paid for services is based on the business relationship.
This article focuses on issues due to policies implemented in July 2014. The main points outline and encourage a push for network neutrality in America. The author defines net neutrality and states that Internet Service Providers should not be able to give preferential treatment to certain websites over others that are not willing to pay a fee. The article offers a defense to maintain network neutrality.
Brennan, T. (2012). Net neutrality: Wrong remedy, wrong illness. Regulation, 35(1). Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA286113991&v=2.1&u=vic_liberty&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=1d79c1514161c8ceb6615c9a9686274c
This article expands on the writing of Gerald Faulhaber, professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, suggesting that the concept of network neutrality ought to be approached from a different perspective than has been offered by the public and media. He emphasizes that although the market ultimately decides problems and fosters change, the FCC is the body that ultimately establishes a regulation. Brennan offers the suggestion that we anticipate what the FCC's decision will be on the ruling rather than simply hoping for the best. Brennan ultimately supports the benefits of a largely hands-off approach with regard to broadband regulation.
Coucheney, P., Maille, P. & Tuffin, B. (2013). Impact of competition between ISPs on the net neutrality debate. Network and Service Management, IEEE Transactions on the net neutrality debate, 10(4), 425-433, Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNSM.2013.090313.120326
The authors of this article approach network neutrality using mathematical analysis, focusing on the concerns offered by ISPs who make the bulk of infrastructural investments while content providers (CPs, such as Netflix) consume the most resources yet receive a substantial share of the benefits. The authors emphasize that there is increasing attention given to mathematical analysis on the issue and so they set up a game-theoretical model between two ISPs and one CP. The authors focus on ISPs establishing the need for side payments from CPs and that a non-neutral scenario may actually be beneficial for CPs and not the ISPs, depending who decides the value of side-payments.
DiMaggio, P., Hargittai, E., Neuman, W.R., & Robinson, J.P. (2001). Social implications of the internet. Annual Review of Sociology, 27, 307-36. Retrieved from http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.soc.27.1.307?journalCode=soc
This article looks directly at different socials implications with the internet. The authors take an in depth look at topics such as the digital divide in the United States, global digital divide, inequality in content providers' access to attention along with the impact on time use and community, social capital, and politics.
Joch, A. (2009). Debating net neutrality. Communications of the ACM, 52(10), 14-15. doi:10.1145/1562764.1562773. Retrieved from http://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2009/10/42478-debating-net-neutrality/fulltext
This article provides arguments from both sides of the network neutrality debate. The side for network neutrality claims that internet ruled by Internet Service Providers would drive commercial motives and ultimately stifle entertainment and there is the possibility of losing the opportunity to try new services and products. Skeptics of network neutrality claim that the current environment actually promotes innovation. The article also looks into concerns about privacy.
Jordan, S. (2009). Implications of Internet Architecture on Net Neutrality. ACM Transactions on Internet Technology, 9(2), 5:2-5:28. Retrieved from http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1516540
The author of this article offers thorough background information on the history and legal stance of network neutrality and suggests that the for/against model established is neither complete or correct and that another perspective is necessary in order to accurately discuss and solve the problem. That new perspective is oriented around the internet's infrastructure and classifies services into two categories: Internet Infrastructure Services and Internet Application Services. These categories allow the author to work toward a network neutrality policy that offers "a regulated open interface from applications to network infrastructure". This ultimately prevents ISPs from being anti-competetive but offers them freedom to manage their networks as needed.
Newman, B. (2014). The threat to Net Neutrality. Westchester County Business Journal, 50(19), 15. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bwh&AN=96118286&site=ehost-live
This article covers a range of topics regarding network neutrality including the implications for companies, Federal Communications Commission proposal of additional fees in regards to company websites, and the importance of cost and quality of services offered by ISPs specifically for business. There is a focus on changes made by U.S. FCC on the model for network neutrality.
Ohm, P. (2010). Viewpoint: When network neutrality met privacy. Communication of the ACM, 53(53), 30-32. doi: 10.1145/1721654.1721669 Retrieved from http://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2010/4/81488-when-network-neutrality-met-privacy/fulltext
This article offers a different view on Network Neutrality unlike where most information revolves around packets this writer looks at the issue of privacy. The article looks at arguments for and against neutrality and discusses the complexity of not just the issue but the whole industry.
Pike, G. H. (2010). What the future holds for net neutrality. Information Today, 27(6), 1-45. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/753656565?accountid=12085
The author of this article offers background information on network neutrality, explaining the different sides and discusses the potential future of it. He puts forth a neutral assessment of the issue while implying its severity in light of ISPs and the FCC.
Powell, A. & Copper, A. (2011). Net neutrality discourses: Comparing advocacy and regulatory arguments in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Information Society, 27, 311-325. doi: 10.1080/10972243.2011.607034 Retrieved from http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/39024/1/Powell_Net_neutrality_discourses_2011.pdf
The authors of this article focus on the cultural climate surrounding net neutrality and focus on the fact that the public response to the issue is much different in the United States than in the United Kingdom and other European countries and they offer analyses of the structural discourses from each country, highlighting the major difference that net neutrality advocacy in the U.K.. has been virtually non-existent by comparison to U.S. groups. The authors work through an overview of net neutrality and its history, definitions, potential implications, and input factors.
Quail, C., & Larabie, C. (2010). Net neutrality: Media discourses and public perception. Global Media Journal, 3(1), 31-50. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/888154749?accountid=12085
Written in 2010, the authors of this article examine the way network neutrality is portrayed in the media and what the public perception of it is as a result. While some of the factors have changed since the publication date they also focus on the idea of internet as a public good and what the implications of this in addition to looking at the implications of net neutrality as a public policy issue.
Sansing, C. (2014). On net neutrality. Knowledge Quest, 43(1), 14-15. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=97937357&site=ehost-live
The author of this article looks into the anxieties that should push the protection of network neutrality in public schools. The worries explain how losing net neutrality would limit the ability to teach and learn because of higher costs, possible censorship, and how much control corporations would gain and that network neutrality is necessary for individual expression and intellectual freedom.
Sasso, B. (2014). How the Broadband Industry Hopes to Kill Obama's Net-Neutrality Plan. National Journal Daily AM. p. 1. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=99415397&site=eds-live&scope=site
The author of this article discusses the tensions between companies offering broadband services and President Obama's urge to maintain net neutrality. Included in the discussion is the role of the courts and the US Congress in the FCC reaching a decision.
Shin, D., & Han, E. (2012). How will net neutrality be played out in Korea? Government Information Quarterly, 29(2), 243-251. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740624X12000081
The authors of this article begin their discussion with a bit of background information on network neutrality and then move into discussing the issue in relation to the Korean economy, culture, politics, and society. After looking at models of regulation proposed and implemented in other countries, the authors put forth a possible model of regulation that essentially permits openness with regard to network neutrality and the future of Korea. They authors maintain that an open internet is important to the Korean culture (and beyond) and that the government ought to regulate the issue.
Wu, T. (2003). Network neutrality, broadband discrimination. Journal of Telecommunications and High Technology Law, 2. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=388863
This is the first time the phrase "network neutrality" was used and it was by law professor Tim Wu in a law review article. Throughout the article, Wu looks at network neutrality and open access and how they will ultimately be the best option.
Yoo, C. S. (2010). Network neutrality or internet innovation?. Regulation, 33(1), 22-29. Retrieved from http://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/serials/files/regulation/2010/2/regv33n1-6.pdf
This article starts with the early internet and goes into the evolution of business relationships and the internet. The author looks at how complex contractual agreements are becoming and how the amount paid for services is based on the business relationship.
Library Specific
Cook, V. S. (2014). Net neutrality: What is it and why should educators care?. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 80(4), 46-49. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=96688865&site=ehost-live
In this article, Cook looks at how the January 14, 2014 ruling on network neutrality could affect educational libraries. The lack of network neutrality means that educational libraries will have to pay additional fees for certain content and the use of broadband. These restrictions could ultimately cause an education gap between schools who can and cannot afford the extra fees.
Greyson, D. (2010). Net Neutrality: A Library Issue. Feliciter, 56(2). 57-59 Retrieved from http://eprints.rclis.org/14494/
This article focuses on network neutrality and how it relates to Canadian libraries. The author reviews the issue of network neutrality and how it relates to intellectual freedom as well as giving readers a look at some actions taken by library associates to protect this freedom.
Guindon, A. & Dennie, D. (2010). Net neutrality in Canada and what it means for libraries. Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library & Information Practice & Research, 5(1), 1-38. Retrieved from http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/6849/1/article_partnership.pdf
The authors open this article with a brief discussion about net neutrality’s surface in Canadian news, as well as information on the “emerging” definition of the issue. After informing of technological aspects, such as content, protocol and application discrimination, privacy issues and traffic shaping, the authors go on to discuss legal issues, particularly in Canada and the U.S. Finally, the authors detail why net neutrality is important to libraries and those who they serve.
Miller, R. T. (2014). A commons at risk. Library Journal, 139(3), 8-8. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=94268063&site=ehost-live
After a brief discussion of the January 2014 ruling against the FCC, as well as highlights of the reasons why an open Internet is so important in public libraries, the author of this piece encourages librarians and educators alike to act swiftly and advocate for net neutrality.
Riccard, K. (2010). The importance of net neutrality to research libraries in the digital age. Research Library, 273, 8-16. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lih&AN=59623253&site=ehost-live
Following a brief introduction to the definition and basic principles of net neutrality, this article argues that the free and open Internet is increasingly threatened. The author touches on the founding architecture of the Internet, as well as informs of how advancing Internet technology perpetuates the threat. After discussing a timeline of rule making, the author concludes with three reasons why net neutrality is essential to research libraries.
White, S. (2014) Net neutrality and libraries: Conflicts of access. The Serials Librarian: From the Printed Page to the Digital Age, 67(2), 151-157, DOI: 10.1080/0361526X.2014.939326. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2014.939326
The author of this article focuses on the legal status of net neutrality in light of recent events involving the FCC and Verizon where Verizon argued that the FCC's Open Internet Rules, which prevent ISPs from controlling the flow of content and quality of service to users, were a breach of constitutional rights. The DC court sided with Verizon on the issue. The author continues with a discussion of network neutrality at large and concludes that librarians ought to pay attention to such court cases because the outcomes may affect libraries by limiting the free exchange of information as well as a library's ability to provide high quality services to customers.
In this article, Cook looks at how the January 14, 2014 ruling on network neutrality could affect educational libraries. The lack of network neutrality means that educational libraries will have to pay additional fees for certain content and the use of broadband. These restrictions could ultimately cause an education gap between schools who can and cannot afford the extra fees.
Greyson, D. (2010). Net Neutrality: A Library Issue. Feliciter, 56(2). 57-59 Retrieved from http://eprints.rclis.org/14494/
This article focuses on network neutrality and how it relates to Canadian libraries. The author reviews the issue of network neutrality and how it relates to intellectual freedom as well as giving readers a look at some actions taken by library associates to protect this freedom.
Guindon, A. & Dennie, D. (2010). Net neutrality in Canada and what it means for libraries. Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library & Information Practice & Research, 5(1), 1-38. Retrieved from http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/6849/1/article_partnership.pdf
The authors open this article with a brief discussion about net neutrality’s surface in Canadian news, as well as information on the “emerging” definition of the issue. After informing of technological aspects, such as content, protocol and application discrimination, privacy issues and traffic shaping, the authors go on to discuss legal issues, particularly in Canada and the U.S. Finally, the authors detail why net neutrality is important to libraries and those who they serve.
Miller, R. T. (2014). A commons at risk. Library Journal, 139(3), 8-8. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=94268063&site=ehost-live
After a brief discussion of the January 2014 ruling against the FCC, as well as highlights of the reasons why an open Internet is so important in public libraries, the author of this piece encourages librarians and educators alike to act swiftly and advocate for net neutrality.
Riccard, K. (2010). The importance of net neutrality to research libraries in the digital age. Research Library, 273, 8-16. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lih&AN=59623253&site=ehost-live
Following a brief introduction to the definition and basic principles of net neutrality, this article argues that the free and open Internet is increasingly threatened. The author touches on the founding architecture of the Internet, as well as informs of how advancing Internet technology perpetuates the threat. After discussing a timeline of rule making, the author concludes with three reasons why net neutrality is essential to research libraries.
White, S. (2014) Net neutrality and libraries: Conflicts of access. The Serials Librarian: From the Printed Page to the Digital Age, 67(2), 151-157, DOI: 10.1080/0361526X.2014.939326. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2014.939326
The author of this article focuses on the legal status of net neutrality in light of recent events involving the FCC and Verizon where Verizon argued that the FCC's Open Internet Rules, which prevent ISPs from controlling the flow of content and quality of service to users, were a breach of constitutional rights. The DC court sided with Verizon on the issue. The author continues with a discussion of network neutrality at large and concludes that librarians ought to pay attention to such court cases because the outcomes may affect libraries by limiting the free exchange of information as well as a library's ability to provide high quality services to customers.
Web Resources
Acquisition, Criteria & Overview
We acquired the web resources either by discovering links in articles that we read, or by conducting general searches on our topic via popular search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Bing. When selecting web resources, we considered the following criteria:
The following resources advocate network neutrality by providing useful information for the general public and professionals alike. Although some of these websites are not particularly geared toward library and information professionals, they are germane in that library and information professionals often find themselves facilitating research for the public on such topics. The web resources are arranged alphabetically by organization.
- Is this web resource published by a reputable institution or organization?
- Does this web resource cite its sources?
- Who is the target audience of this web resource?
The following resources advocate network neutrality by providing useful information for the general public and professionals alike. Although some of these websites are not particularly geared toward library and information professionals, they are germane in that library and information professionals often find themselves facilitating research for the public on such topics. The web resources are arranged alphabetically by organization.
American Civil Liberties Union. (2014). What is net neutrality?. Retrieved from https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality
This website, published by the American Civil Liberties Union, encourages readers to become advocates for net neutrality, as well as offers an array of questions, answers and further resources.
American Library Association. (2014). Network (net) neutrality legislative history. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality/legislativeactivity
The American Library Association has an in depth list of legislative history regarding network neutrality organized by date.
American Library Association. (2014). Network neutrality. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality
The American Library Association offers information on network neutrality, as well as an explanation of how it affects libraries.
Electronic Frontier Foundation. (2014). Net Neutrality. Retrieved from https://www.eff.org/issues/net-neutrality
This website provides information on network neutrality that includes blog posts, press releases, news stories, and documents.
Free Press. (2014). Save the internet. Retrieved from http://www.savetheinternet.com/sti-home
This website is presented by Free Press and encourages viewers to join the battle on behalf of saving the Internet--network neutrality.
Public Knowledge. (2014). A timeline of network neutrality. Retrieved from http://whatisnetneutrality.org/timeline
This site provides an interactive timeline of the history of network neutrality starting from the October 2002 FCC Brand X decision and is updated with current events as they happen.
Public Knowledge (2014). Net neutrality. Retrieved from https://www.publicknowledge.org/issues/net-neutrality?gclid=CKD9-52xjsECFYVDMgodMC8AAw
Public Knowledge (PK) is fighting for Title II reclassification of internet to a telecommunications service.
This website, published by the American Civil Liberties Union, encourages readers to become advocates for net neutrality, as well as offers an array of questions, answers and further resources.
American Library Association. (2014). Network (net) neutrality legislative history. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality/legislativeactivity
The American Library Association has an in depth list of legislative history regarding network neutrality organized by date.
American Library Association. (2014). Network neutrality. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality
The American Library Association offers information on network neutrality, as well as an explanation of how it affects libraries.
Electronic Frontier Foundation. (2014). Net Neutrality. Retrieved from https://www.eff.org/issues/net-neutrality
This website provides information on network neutrality that includes blog posts, press releases, news stories, and documents.
Free Press. (2014). Save the internet. Retrieved from http://www.savetheinternet.com/sti-home
This website is presented by Free Press and encourages viewers to join the battle on behalf of saving the Internet--network neutrality.
Public Knowledge. (2014). A timeline of network neutrality. Retrieved from http://whatisnetneutrality.org/timeline
This site provides an interactive timeline of the history of network neutrality starting from the October 2002 FCC Brand X decision and is updated with current events as they happen.
Public Knowledge (2014). Net neutrality. Retrieved from https://www.publicknowledge.org/issues/net-neutrality?gclid=CKD9-52xjsECFYVDMgodMC8AAw
Public Knowledge (PK) is fighting for Title II reclassification of internet to a telecommunications service.