[February 05, 2010] Research and Markets: Net neutrality: a policy perspective discusses the current debate and where it is heading Tweet Dublin, Feb 05, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/909a35/net_neutrality_a) has announced the addition of the "Net neutrality: a policy perspective" report to their offering. Net neutrality is a hotly debated topic around the world, and is now high on the political and regulatory agenda not only in the US but increasingly in many EU member states. It originated as a result of a debate between incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and Internet content and service providers (ICSPs) in the US and focused on end users purported rights to access content, services and applications through the broadband networks. This report discusses the current debate and where it is heading, analyses the different approaches regulators and policy makers are taking, and assesses the likely impact on different industry players. Key Topics Covered: Executive summary In a nutshell Ovum view Key messages Definitions and principles of net neutrality Born in the USA Background Nature of the net neutrality debate All about preserving the status quo, whatever that is Main actors and their positions Broadband providers resist new regulation ICSPs favour net neutrality, though varying in their degree of support Consumer groups also weigh in at one end of the spectrum Case studies European Commission New challenges on the horizon Net neutrality within the November 2007 telecoms package European Commission declaration on net neutrality Germany Italy Japan Norway Spain Regulators view on net neutrality in 2007 Stakeholders views on net neutrality in 2007 Current situation UK Broadband voluntary code of practice US The FCCs 2005 policy statement The FCCs 2009 statement List of Tables Table 1: Regulatory intervention to secure a neutral net List of Figures Figure 1: Equal access to networks and equitable cost distribution of networks For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/909a35/net_neutrality_a Source: Ovum CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Manager, Research and Markets Fax: +1 646 607 1907 (US) Fax: +353 1 481 1716 (Rest of World) e-mail: [email protected] ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]