In a recent NPR interview, Barbara van Schewick, a Stanford University law professor and long-time advocate for net neutrality, warned that ISPs now have the power to “pick winners and losers” in the digital marketplace. She explained that ISPs could throttle or prioritize internet traffic based on financial arrangements or their business interests. “We risk losing an internet that is open, fair, and accessible for everyone,” van Schewick said.
These concerns resonate deeply within the alarm industry. Fiore highlighted the potential for ISPs to prioritize their own services over those provided by competitors, such as alarm companies, thereby compromising fair competition. He underscored the importance of net neutrality for ensuring the “fair, reliable and accurate transmission of alarm data.”
- Date Published:1/9/2025
- Original Publication:Security Infowatch