The effects of network neutrality on the incentive to discriminate, invest, and innovate: a literature review

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to categorize network neutrality according to its issues under debate and assess the state of the debate based on such organization. In addition, the study discusses the reasons that network neutrality is so difficult to solve and the future research directions that would do so. Design/methodology/approach This study presents a critical review of the current network neutrality issues and summarizes the economic background of each position in the debate. The relevant literature is organized by issue to examine the reasons that the network neutrality debate is so difficult to solve and determine the further study required to solve it. Findings An analysis of the relevant literature suggests that the proponents and opponents of network neutrality disagree on the best methods of developing the Internet. Therefore, future research and regulatory and practitioners’ applications would greatly benefit from a comprehensive review of that literature. Originality/value Network neutrality regulation is receiving increased attention because the development and significant influences of the Internet are becoming more apparent.

Timing affect: Dimension-specific time-based expectancy for affect.

“…Thus, our findings are relevant to the current public debates concerning net neutrality (Greenstein, Peitz, & Valletti, 2016; Lee & Shin, 2016), because they show that the effects of data transmission delay in communication go far beyond lost time by longer waiting (Shin, 2016), but also affect the understanding of the transmitted content. This is especially the case for affectively charged content, such as human verbal communication.…”

The debate on network neutrality regulation: A technological innovation perspective

“…In the recent decade, there is a heated debate over whether it needs to implement network neutrality regulation on broadband operators. Many countries have undergone different regulatory experiences with this topic, and a lot of studies have examined the benefits and costs of network neutrality regulation . However, there remains extensive disagreement regarding its effects on network operators and content providers.…”

“…Many countries have undergone different regulatory experiences with this topic, and a lot of studies have examined the benefits and costs of network neutrality regulation. [2][3][4] However, there remains extensive disagreement regarding its effects on network operators and content providers.…”

Asymmetric Neutrality Regulation and Innovation at the Edges: Fixed vs. Mobile Networks

“…As several comprehensive reviews of the literature on net neutrality are available (e.g., Lee and Wu (2009), Schuett (2010), Lee and Hwang (2011), and Krämer, Wiewiorra, and Weinhardt (2013)) including the most recent article by Greenstein, Peitz, and Valletti (2016), we briefly provide a selective review of notable works in relation to this paper.…”