EBK ESSENTIALS OF MIS
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Author: LAUDON
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Chapter 7.3, Problem 5CQ1
Program Plan Intro
Network neutrality:
Network neutrality is a principle that all the internet data are treated equally by the internet service providers and governments. The internet data must not be discriminating or charging respectfully by user, platform, site, application, content, type of attached equipment or mode communication to the customers. It is also called as net neutrality or Internet neutrality.
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