network neutrality

English

Coined in 2003.

network neutrality (uncountable)

A principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.
- 2003, Tim Wu, “Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination,” in Journal of Telecommunications and High Technology Law, v 2, p 142:
  The promotion of network neutrality is no different than the challenge of promoting fair evolutionary competition in any privately owned environment, whether a telephone network, operating system, or even a retail store.

principle for user-access networks