Day 18

DAY 18: Presentation Foundation/Research

Googles motto: “Do No Evil”

According to Wikipedia, network neutrality simply put is the principle that all Internet traffic should be treated equally. Net neutrality advocates have established three principal definitions of network neutrality:

1. Absolute non-discrimination
2. Limited discrimination without QoS tiering
3. Limited discrimination and tiering

The following is a spoof video talking about Network Neutrality and “saving the internet” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt0XUocViE



Time to let the process unfold Article on Google Blogspot
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM ET

Posted by Richard Whitt, Washington Telecom and Media CounselThis morning, the FCC voted unanimously to begin consideration of proposed rules that would protect and promote open broadband pipes to the Internet. Over the next several months, an official rulemaking proceeding will take place, along with public workshops and technical advisory discussions, allowing everyone to provide feedback before the Commission adopts a final set of rules.There's been a lot of noise out there, but let's review what's at stake: The Internet was built and has thrived as an open platform, where individuals and entrepreneurs -- not network owners -- can connect and interact, choose marketplace winners and losers, and create new services and content on a level playing field. No one seems to disagree with that fundamental proposition. This new proceeding is aimed at opening a national dialogue on how best to protect that unique environment. For our part, we fully support the adoption of "rules of the road" to ensure that the broadband on-ramps to the Net remain open and robust.This is a critical debate for the future of the Internet, and no doubt there are different viewpoints on how to move forward. Some detractors unfortunately have gone so far as to work behind the scenes to try to derail the start of an open and transparent process at the Commission. But as Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam showed in last evening's joint blog post, stakeholders can work together with mutual respect to find common ground, even as we acknowledge and defend important policy differences.

http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2009/10/finding-common-ground-on-open-internet.html



QUALITY OF SERVICE

Definition: QoS (Quality of Service) refers to a broad collection of networking technologies and techniques. The goal of QoS is to provide guarantees on the ability of a network to deliver predictable results. Elements of network performance within the scope of QoS often include availability (uptime), bandwidth (throughput), latency (delay), and error rate.

QoS involves prioritization of network traffic. QoS can be targeted at a network interface, toward a given server or router's performance, or in terms of specific applications. A network monitoring system must typically be deployed as part of QoS, to insure that networks are performing at the desired level.

QoS is especially important for the new generation of Internet applications such as VoIP, video-on-demand and other consumer services. Some core networking technologies like Ethernet were not designed to support prioritized traffic or guaranteed performance levels, making it much more difficult to implement QoS solutions across the Internet.
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/networkdesign/g/bldef_qos.htm
http://googlewatch.eweek.com/content/google_and_net_neutrality/the_wall_street_journal_fly_in_googles_net_neutrality_ointment.html
http://news.cnet.com/2100-1028_3-6108376.html


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Bureaus and Offices.

The Commission staff is organized by function. There are seven operating Bureaus and ten Staff Offices. The Bureaus’ responsibilities include: processing applications for licenses and other filings; analyzing complaints; conducting investigations; developing and implementing regulatory programs; and taking part in hearings. Our Offices provide support services. Even though the Bureaus and Offices have their individual functions, they regularly join forces and share expertise in addressing Commission issues.

Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau - educates and informs consumers about telecommunications goods and services and engages their input to help guide the work of the Commission. CGB coordinates telecommunications policy efforts with industry and with other governmental agencies — federal, tribal, state and local — in serving the public interest.
Enforcement Bureau - enforces the Communications Act, as well as the Commission’s rules, orders and authorizations.
International Bureau - represents the Commission in satellite and international matters.
Media Bureau - regulates AM, FM radio and television broadcast stations, as well as cable television and satellite services.
Wireless Telecommunications - oversees cellular and PCS phones, pagers and two-way radios. This Bureau also regulates the use of radio spectrum to fulfill the communications needs of businesses, aircraft and ship operators, and individuals.
Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau - addresses public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management, and other related issues.
Wireline Competition Bureau - responsible for rules and policies concerning telephone companies that provide interstate, and under certain circumstances intrastate, telecommunications services to the public through the use of wire-based transmission facilities (i.e., corded/cordless telephones).