Dae-Keun Cho, In-Kuk Song, Journal of Internet Computing and Services, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 133-141, Oct. 2017
10.7472/jksii.2017.18.5.133, Full Text:
Keywords: zero-rating, Communication Regulation, Net Neutrality, ISP, platform operator, Regulation Policy

Abstract

Recently, the regulation issues for the zero-rating began to be proliferated. The corresponding regulators in charge of Internet services of all the countries of the world illustrated the various spectrums, rather than the similar policy line. In contrast, the oversee regulators not only recognized that zero-rating might be somethings to do with the net neutrality regulation, and but also actively debated regarding the validity for the regulation. However, any domestic study examining the issue has not endeavored yet. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to identify the validity of net neutrality regulation of zero-rating. Specifically, the study provided the features of zero-rating, the relationship with this new regulation and traditional egulations, and the various arguments and policies in major countries. The results of the study would be utilized as a reference in planning the regulation and countermeasure, from the corresponding policy makers and business operators.

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