Net neutrality , network congestion , telecommunications , quality of service
Abstract:
Under strict net neutrality Internet service providers (ISPs) are required to carry
data without any differentiation and at no cost to the content provider. We provide
a simple framework with a monopoly ISP to evaluate different net neutrality rules.
Content differs in its sensitivity to delay. Content providers can use congestion
control techniques to reduce delay for their content, but do not take into account
the effect of their decisions on the aggregate volume of traffic. As a result, strict net
neutrality often leads to socially inefficient traffic in
ation. We show that piece-meal
departures from net neutrality, such as transmission fees or prioritization based on
sensitivity to delay, do not necessarily improve efficiency. However, allowing the ISP
to introduce bandwidth tiering and charge for prioritized delivery can implement the
efficient allocation.
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