net neutrality

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of net neutrality

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

Example Sentences

Net neutrality is the principle that providers of internet service should treat all traffic equally.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Net neutrality is the philosophy that internet service providers should not limit or block content that its customers wish to access.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2019

Net neutrality is the principle that all traffic on the internet is treated equally.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2017

Net neutrality: The idea that all users should have unfettered access to the internet, free of interference from service providers.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2016

Net neutrality is the idea that websites or videos load at about the same speed.

From US News • Feb. 26, 2015