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

“No one has ever accused me of thinking small,” he said — citing his success in passing bills to create more affordable housing, reform health insurance and drug pricing, tackle net neutrality, challenge telecommunications and cable companies and protect LGBTQ+ and other minority communities and immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Slate

The ruling did not address state net neutrality laws.

From Los Angeles Times

California has one of the nation’s strongest laws on net neutrality, the principle that internet traffic must be treated equally to ensure a free and open network.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times