Everything You Need To Know About Why Net Neutrality Is A Terrible Idea | Daily Wire

Everything You Need To Know About Why Net Neutrality Is A Terrible Idea | Daily Wire:
"The topic of net neutrality is one of the hottest debated issues of the modern day, and for good reason. 

We all use the internet and thus have a natural tendency to weigh in on issues regarding its regulation.
The internet, however, is a complex hierarchical structure riddled with reams of vagaries. 

Without first understanding them, people shouldn’t attempt to propose legislation.
Unfortunately, from Congressmen to commentators to comedians, this is exactly what we’ve been seeing regarding net neutrality.
The only hot political issue where coverage is comparably poor is that of firearms. 

In fact, USA Today and Vox.com tweeting out explainers on the civilian AR-15 with a chainsaw and grenade launcher attached to it is the perfect analogy for how net neutrality is covered in the media.
But before getting to net neutrality, there are some key concepts about how the internet works that need explaining.
What is the Internet?
The internet is best described as a “network of networks.” 

It’s divided into regions that perform different functions. 

Access to the internet is provided through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 

The ISP you’re probably most familiar with is the one you pay directly for your home internet (for example AT&T, Verizon, or Bell Canada). 

These providers are known as Tier 3 providers. 

But ISPs do a lot more than simply sell you a home internet plan. 

There are also Tier 1, and Tier 2 internet service providers.
Here’s a rough sketch of the interconnected web in the United States.
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Tier 1 ISPs are known as the backbone of the internet. 

There exist about a dozen of them around the world, and they peer with one another, thus not having to pay anyone for transit (they have no providers). 

Tier 1 networks can reach every other network on the internet..."

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