통신산업(通信産業)에서의 네트워크 중립성논의(中立性論議)와 적용(適用)에 대한 연구(硏究) -광대역 인터넷 망을 중심으로-

Abstract

Network Neutrality is a concept under big debate. We can find a spectrum of

this concept. One of the extreme concept does not allow any discrimination

against ISP(Internet Service Provider)s such as Google, Skype by BSP(Broadband

Service Provider)s such as AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, inclusive of open access

between BSPs and ISPs. In the opposite side of this spectrum, there exists a

concept that BSPs can exercise their property right as is the same case with the

other property rights to secure the incentive for their investment.

The character of internet as an open architectural infrastructure has facilitated

the technology innovation up to now in the IT area. Network Neutrality issue is

a new issue but with a old lessons. In US, West Union in electronic telegraph

industry and AT&T in the telephone industry can be referenced to solve the

problems in the broadband internet network. However, as we can see in the

process for the revision of Telecommunication Act of 2006 in the US, the

reason why Capital Hill can not come to a certain conclusion is the conflict of

interest between ISPs and BSPs in terms of their business model.

This concept of Network Neutrality can be useful tool to review the current

Korean telecommunication law and its subsets. Korea is a fast growing country

in the IT area based upon the internet. We has to maintain the vitality of this

industry. From this standpoint, I understand that Network Neutrality has to be

basic concept in case of any revision of our current legal system in the...