Should The Internet Be Free?

This question is being discussed over at Opposing Views, a debate website where normal readers can share their views about certains topics. The thing that is so special about Opposing Views is they have several well known debate experts contributing their knowledge!

If you’re reading this now, chances are you’re online. In the past decade the Internet has become a central force in our lives, responsible for everything from our bank accounts to our celebrity gossip, and with technology so prevalent some are now arguing for free broadband access. Should surfing the Net remain a cash business, or is it time for free admission into cyberspace? – Opposing Views

As for my answer… well, in a perfect world, YES, the internet should be free! But unfortunately, it’s not a perfect world, and someone has to shoulder the costs of infrastructure of the internet. It’s either the users who will shoulder the cost, a private body, or the government.

And frankly speaking, I’d rather have users pay for the internet. Atleast we can dictate what kind of service we can have.

So what do you have to say?

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