Netflix signs traffic deal with Verizon
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ow that Net Neutrality is dead in the United States, the agreements for preferential traffic will start to be signed. Netflix had signed a deal with Comcast last February to have a direct link with the ISP, with Reed Hastings, Netflix CEO saying at the time that preferential treatment violates their definition of net neutrality.
Now, with the FCC signaling the opening of the doors for the ISP to start prioritizing traffic as they see fit, Netflix may not have another option but pay the ISPs to allow them to operate.
Se more about this at the Verge.
Source: BinZine