Google Denies Seeking Privileged Network Access

Google Denies Seeking Privileged Network Access

Google has reaffirmed its commitment to net neutrality, following reports last week that it had been seeking preferential treatment from broadband providers to generate an internet 'fast lane' for its own content.
The reports implied that Google had offered large US phone and cable companies money in return for privileged network access. The revenue gained by the broadband providers would help them cope with the growing cost of internet traffic, according to the reports.



Richard Whitt Google's head of public affairs, added that edge caching is a network upgrade that broadband providers should be allowed to employ. The technology stores frequently accessed data on servers located close to end users so that content can be accessed faster.