Is a free and open internet a hallmark of democracy? Net neutrality advocates are fighting for government regulation and protection of this relatively new frontier. They believe that the internet is now a basic human need and argue that defined rules are essential to the protection of customers and to the encouragement of innovation. Detractors worry that too much government oversight discourages innovation and investment. The viewpoints in this informative anthology are written by experts with a variety of perspectives about a complex topic that encompasses many fields, including technology, business, and the Constitution.

Chapter 1: Is Internet Service a Basic Need? -- Chapter 2: Should the Internet be Regulated by the Government? -- Chapter 3: Will the Internet Become Segregated Without Net Neutrality? -- Chapter 4: Is it Necessary to Have a Free and Open Internet in the United States?.