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Edited general description of issue to restate it in a more neutral way.
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'''Network Neutrality''', colloquially known as '''Net Neutrality''' is a defining goal in the development of the Internet. Simply put, it is the principle that "all internet traffic should be treated the same." <ref>Chalmers, Susan. Network Neutrality. 2015. Retrieved 23 Apr 2015.</ref> Further, it is a system of checks and balances to ensure that no one entity, commercial or otherwise, influences the content or pace of the Internet.
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'''Network Neutrality''', also known as '''Net Neutrality''' is an Internet policy issue that considers the degree to which Internet Service Providers can selectively promote certain content and applications to their customers, whether through zero-rating, paid prioritization, or other ways. Some countries have passed Network Neutrality legislation, others have taken a “co-regulatory” approach, and others encourage self-regulation within the ISP industry. Many countries have yet to respond to the issue, and in some countries it is a policy question open for review.<ref>New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment ''[http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/technology-communication/communications/legislation-relating-to-the-telecommunications-sector/review-of-the-telecommunications-act-2001 Review of the Telecommunications Act 2001].'' Retrieved 27 Apr 2015.</ref>
    
==Net Neutrality Around the World==
 
==Net Neutrality Around the World==
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