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Andrea Renda

2008

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I Own The Pipes, You Call The Tune. The Net Neutrality Debate And Its (Ir)Relevance For Europe, Andrea Renda Nov 2008

I Own The Pipes, You Call The Tune. The Net Neutrality Debate And Its (Ir)Relevance For Europe, Andrea Renda

Andrea Renda

The debate of the so-called “net neutrality” has been under the spotlight in the US for many years, whereas many believed it would not become an issue in Europe. However, over the past few months the need to revise the current regulatory framework to encourage investment in all-IP networks has led to greater attention for net neutrality and its consequences for investment and competition. After the Commission adopted a “light-touch” approach to the issue at the end of 2007, the European Parliament has started to reconsider the issue, and it is reportedly considering a move towards more pro-neutrality rules. This …