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UK government opens door to 'two-tier' web
UK communications minister Ed Vaizey is backing a two-tiered system for UK web access, claiming ISPs should be able to experiment with charging users for different qualities of service. In a blow to advocates of 'net neutrality', Vaizey said ISPs could offer limited network access and charge a premium for full access to all sites and services, provided the consumer is aware of what they are buying. He also backed "self-regulation" by businesses rather than "top down" rules on web standards.
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