Net Neutrality

Why should AT&T and other large mobile operators who invest billions to secure access to spectrum not have control over how the network is used? They should have control over managing the traffic on their networks. If Google wants control over the Internet pipelines, then the company should go out and purchase the rights to wireless spectrum. Google lobbied the FCC for open access in the 700MHz frequency bands, knowing well that it had no intentions of purchasing this spectrum. Over-the-top companies like Google make billions of dollars leveraging Internet access without paying any of the costs.

Even though, companies like YAHOO and Google are pushing the consumer side of the issue, their real concern is to continue making billions using the Internet without incurring any of the costs. The Internet is not free. Companies like Verizon Wireless, AT&T and the cable companies spend billions to build their networks.