net neutrality

American

[net noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo-tral-i-tee] / ˈnɛt nuˈtræl ɪ ti, nyuˈtræl ɪ ti /

noun

the concept that broadband internet service providers should provide nondiscriminatory access to internet content, platforms, etc., and should not manipulate the transfer of data regardless of its source or destination.

how net neutrality can preserve freedom of speech.

Etymology

Origin of net neutrality

Coined byTim Wu (born 1971/1972 ), U.S. lawyer in his essay Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination ( 2003 )

Example Sentences

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Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni, net neutrality is over, and Mexico is sitting on too much tequila.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025

Government watchdog group Common Cause has long championed net neutrality protections, arguing that the rules protect the public's right to the equal access of publicly-funded internet infrastructure.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2024

One quick primer about the meaning of net neutrality.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

In 2017, the Federal Communications Commission invited the public to submit comments regarding net neutrality.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

The idea, floated more than 10 years ago, could disrupt Europe's net neutrality or open internet access, Brittin said.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2022

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