Cardas Neutral Reference
Network neutrality is a principle defended by consumer advocates, such Internet companies as Google, Yahoo!, Vonage, Ebay, Amazon and others and some technology companies, including Microsoft. According to the Guide to Net Neutrality for Google Users, "Network neutrality is the principle that Internet users should be in control of what content they view and what applications they use on the Internet." In an August 5, 2010 article, the New York Times states, "The concept of 'net neutrality' holds that companies providing Internet service should treat all sources of data equally."
In a 2005 policy statement, the Federal Communications Commission adopted four principles widely seen as pro-network neutrality. Often referred to as "any lawful content, any lawful application, any lawful device, any provider," these principles are:
"To encourage broadband deployment and preserve and promote the open and interconnected nature of the public Internet, consumers are entitled to access the lawful Internet content of their choice.
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