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Global net neutrality pact hopes to silence European malcontents

posted onNovember 30, 2014
by l33tdawg

The Electronic Freedom Foundation has announced a worldwide coalition of organisations dedicated to the fight for net neutrality.

The Global Net Neutrality Coalition defines the term thus: "Net neutrality requires that the internet be maintained as an open platform, on which network providers treat all content, applications and services equally, without discrimination."

Comprising 25 organisations from 19 countries, the coalition will use its site as a repository for information regarding net neutrality laws and legislation in given territories, along with advice on petitioning the relevant authorities to preserve an equal internet for all. The announcement is clear that it does not want to prevent internet service providers using techniques to ensure smooth traffic, for example preventing DDoS attacks or offering different packages to consumers.

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