The theory behind the network neutrality principle, which the internet sometimes gets close to, is that a neutral network should be expected to deliver the most to a nation and the world economically, by serving as an innovation platform, and socially, by facilitating the widest variety of interactions between people.

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For that reason the electric grid is a model of a neutral, innovation-driving network.

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Four private channels exist in Venezuela, all ostensibly neutral, while the government has four state-run channels and the regional news network Telesur.

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General Motors could build a powerful wireless data network with its OnStar satellite system, but it says OnStar will remain ISP-neutral for now.

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