noun phrase · formal
net neutrality
UK/ˌnet njuːˈtræl.ə.ti/US/ˌnet nuːˈtræl.ə.ti/NET NEU·tra·li·ty
The principle that internet providers must treat all data equally without blocking or prioritising certain content.
Examples
“Debates about net neutrality often involve whether ISPs can prioritise some services for payment.”
“Critics argue that removing net neutrality could harm small websites.”
“Net neutrality laws aim to protect open access to information online.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public policy on net neutrality balances incentives for infrastructure investment against the risk of anti-competitive behaviour by ISPs.”
Collocations
- protect net neutrality
- debate net neutrality
- net neutrality rules
Word family
Common mistakes
network neutrality→net neutrality
neutrality of the net→net neutrality
Say it for a higher band
5internet fairness→6open internet→7+net neutrality
Synonyms
open internet
Easily confused
open internet
“Advocates say an open internet promotes innovation and freedom of expression.”
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