NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] net neutrality vs. diff-serv?
----- Forwarded message from Dave Farber <dave@farber.net> ----- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:26:30 -0400 From: Dave Farber <dave@farber.net> Subject: [IP] Fwd: net neutrality vs. diff-serv? Reply-To: dave@farber.net To: ip <ip@listbox.com> B0796CBA-B496-11DF-8B62-92B64A3287EA: Begin forwarded message: > From: Mike Liebhold <mnl@well.com> > Date: August 30, 2010 7:24:29 PM EDT > To: Dave Farber <dave@farber.net> > Subject: net neutrality vs. diff-serv? > > [for IP if you choose] > > Hi Dave, > > A colleague and I are struggling to understand the nuances of the net neutrality debate, and are wondering if anyone on IP can help us. > > We are trying to understand the inter-relationships between net neutrality policies, QoS, differentiated services for applications like burst download for bulky files, guaranteed medium quality voip, high quality teleconferencing, or streaming HD across the heterogenoous Internet. If diff-serv capabilities are - not- allowed, under the currently debated net neutrality regimens, how would telepresence services like Cisco's be able to reserve routes across the internet offering a low-latency, low jitter session? > > What kinds of tiered services are allowed now, prohibited now, would be possible or prohibited under different policy outcomes? > > It's a messy issue that requires clear thinking, good understanding to take an informed perspective. > > Any plain english explanations would be greatly appreciated. > > Many Thanks, > > Mike Liebhold > > > > ------------------------------------------- ----- End forwarded message -----