2/10/2012

Network Neutrality :: Finally explode the detonator

Few days ago, KT (www.kt.com), a leading company of telecommunication service in Korea, warned to stop its internet service to Samsung's internet enabled Smart TV. Finally, Feb. 9, Samsung denied the compromising to KT's declaring a war and KT cut its cord to Samsung Smart TV. The industry reacts the timed bomb under-ground was exploded. Eventually, this conflict between network provider and smart device maker is aiming to Network Neutrality issue and escalating to bring social agreement about sound eco-system. The network provider claims Samsung is on free-riding on network, in the other hand Samsung disputes the user of Smart TV is normal subscriber of network provider and the user has the fair right to enjoy the advanced network service. Finally KCC (Korea Communications Commission) is engaging to this mess and try to make an solution, but it looks to hard release this conflict because the strong tension between leading companies of the industry and the public opinion.

      

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