THE CONCEPT OF NETWORK NEUTRALITY

Abstract

Technology is meant to give people a platform to express themselves. Therefore, network neutrality is a creation for platform where contents, applications, services are to move on the internet without any form of restrictions. It is worrisome to some that internet providers are beginning to give unfair advantage to some data streams thereby making it almost difficult for smaller content creators and to grow. Network neutrality is the principle that internet provider and the Government should treat internet traffic the same. It connotes putting policy and regulatory measures in place to ensure open access and fair treatment of all internet users. This paper discusses the concept of network neutrality according to Tim Wu. It also considers the advantages and disadvantages of network neutrality. It discusses network neutrality in the United States and also the provisions of the Draft code released by the Nigerian Communication Commission in 2017. Hence, a doctrinal methodology was adopted using primary and secondary sources