Net Neutrality: Why It Still Matters More Than Ever - Global Perspectives and Industry Challenges

Explore a 40-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) that delves into the ongoing global battle for net neutrality and the open internet. Learn how telecom industry lobbying efforts worldwide are threatening the fundamental interconnection principles of the internet through proposed regulations in the EU, Brazil, and India. Understand the implications of new payment obligations that would affect content delivery and cloud services, potentially leading to double charging by telecom companies. Gain insights from speakers Raquel Renno Nunes (Article 19) and Thomas Lohninger (epicenter.works) about civil society's resistance against telecom giants like Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and A1, examining successful advocacy strategies in Latin America and Europe. Discover the impact of Zero-Rating tariffs in Brazil, including how WhatsApp influenced the spread of misinformation during Bolsonaro's election, and understand the critical role of European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen in preserving net neutrality across Europe.