net neutrality
net neutrality — noun
1. A rule or principle stating that internet providers must handle all online data
A rule or principle stating that internet providers must handle all online data the same way, giving users equal speed and access to every website or service, rather than blocking certain content or charging extra for faster delivery.
The government plans to bring back net neutrality rules to keep the internet open.
collocation: bring back net neutrality rules
Valentina signed a petition for net neutrality when her favourite streaming site slowed down.
collocation: sign a petition for net neutrality
Without net neutrality, a large internet provider could block a new video service.
Faisal told his students that net neutrality means all websites are equally easy to reach.
The debate about net neutrality affects how much consumers pay for internet access at home.
- open internet
more general term referring to unrestricted access, often used interchangeably in public debate
- internet equality
simpler, more accessible term focusing on the fairness aspect
- data parity
more technical term used in regulatory and legal contexts
- paid prioritisation
the opposite practice where companies pay for faster delivery of their content
- zero-rating
practice of exempting certain services from data caps, violating equal treatment
文法句型
net neutrality + noun (rules / laws / regulations / debate)
preposition: for / against / about net neutrality
用法筆記
Net neutrality is a policy and legal concept, frequently discussed in debates about internet regulation, competition, and consumer rights. It is typically uncountable and often appears as a modifier before nouns such as rules, laws, debate, or supporters.