At Vote: Repeal "Internet Net Neutrality Act" [Complete] [Complete]

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Proposal is now in the queue.

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Affirming the legitimate practice of varying the quality of consumer goods and services with the price paid, also known as "tiered service", which fosters competition, maximizes consumer choice, and improves the overall quality of goods and services,

Noting that the first clause of GAR #89, "Internet Net Neutrality Act", prohibits Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from offering tiered services, such as charging more for faster Internet speeds, more bandwidth or higher quality of service,

Concerned that this restriction reduces consumer choice, preventing consumers from purchasing an Internet plan appropriate to their needs,

Distressed that this restriction makes it more difficult for ISPs to be profitable and competitive, preventing them from recouping the costs of existing investments in network infrastructure as well as justifying further investments in network infrastructure,

Remarking that the limited bandwidth available in several nations to handle the rapidly increasing onslaught of Internet traffic, particularly streaming video and other content with low-latency requirements, makes additional investment in network infrastructure especially crucial,

Saddened that this restriction prevents the commercialization of new Internet content, applications and services which rely on tiered service, such as real-time medical monitoring over the Internet, which would require an unusually high quality of service and therefore a more expensive Internet connection,

Noting that the anti-competitive practices targeted by net neutrality can also be prevented simply by creating a sufficiently competitive environment for ISPs, which is strongly preferable to harmful, overly broad regulation,

Recalling that the postal service (the Internet's predecessor) has traditionally offered tiered services, including charging more for express mail delivery, and that there have been no corresponding calls for "postal neutrality",

Emphasizing that nations remain free to introduce national network neutrality legislation without compelling other nations to do the same through GAR #89,

Hoping that the World Assembly will focus its attention on more appropriate Internet-related pursuits, such as maximizing the availability of broadband Internet access in all member nations,

The General Assembly,

Repeals GAR #89, "Internet Net Neutrality Act".
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First note: Expect a review here.

Second note: Current tally:

5-1-0
 
Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
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