Understanding Net Neutrality

This course covers the essential principles, history, challenges, and implications of net neutrality. Students will explore its role in technology, media, business, and society. The course is designed to clarify what net neutrality means, why it is a global topic of interest, and how various policies affect internet users and providers.

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Why Net Neutrality Matters

The internet, as we know it today, thrives on open access and freedom of choice. Net neutrality plays a crucial role in maintaining a level playing field for:

Consumers, who benefit from unrestricted access to information, services, and entertainment.
Businesses, especially startups and smaller companies, which rely on fair access to reach audiences without financial or technical barriers.
Society, as an open internet fosters free expression, innovation, and the democratic flow of ideas.

Without net neutrality, ISPs could control access by charging companies for faster data lanes, blocking certain content, or promoting their own services at the expense of competitors. Such practices could reshape the internet as a commercial, tiered network rather than an open platform for all users.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will:

Understand net neutrality’s core principles and why they are essential for an open internet.
Gain knowledge of the history and evolution of net neutrality regulations and key cases worldwide.
Evaluate the various arguments for and against net neutrality.
Recognize the global variations in net neutrality legislation and enforcement.
Assess the impact of net neutrality on consumers, businesses, ISPs, and society.
Analyze real-world case studies to see how net neutrality policies have been applied and challenged.
Anticipate future challenges and opportunities in the net neutrality landscape, including technological advancements.

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Course Fee

To get this course certificate, enroll now and meet the requirements to earn it:

Complete course requirements: You may need to pass assessments and meet a passing threshold.

Pay the certificate fee: You may be able to apply for financial aid instead.

Verify your name: This course may require ID verification.

Course Fee

$55

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Understanding Network Neutrality and it's importance in technology

Copyright

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