How the ITU could put the Internet Behind Closed Doors.

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 at 1:07 PM

The ITU could put the Internet behind closed doors.

Watch the video to find out how:-

I love the Internet.

And I’m guessing you do too. Think about all the awesome things it gives us: A vast communication network; innovative businesses; a platform to freely speak or challenge powerful governments; and hundreds and hundreds of hours of doggie and cat videos.

All this great stuff is available because the Internet was designed in an open and inclusive way, with a multitude of voices being able to get a say on how it’s governed.

Thanks to What is the ITU and to read more:

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