Network neutrality is the view that all traffic on the internet should be “treated equally”. That means that access to all websites, web content and other internet platforms is the same for all internet users and only restricted by their hardware or software capabilities (i.e. connection speeds).
It’s a bit like having a subscription to satellite/cable television and having the same services regardless of which company you subscribe to.
Assuming the UK maintained net neutrality rules then these would presumably carry over after independence.
“Net neutrality” could be enshrined in any future Welsh constitution. It could be a 21st century partner to “freedom of speech” or “freedom of assembly” clauses.
Belgium, The Netherlands, France and Italy have all passed, or have considered passing, laws that protect net neutrality to varying degrees. Many other EU member states – in particular Germany and Spain – are coming under pressure from their telecoms companies to abandon net neutrality.
If the EU does establish some form of net neutrality law and Wales eventually becomes an EU member state then this might render that requirement null and void.
