r mitigate the effects of congestion on the network. Critics of the Open Internet Regulations have expressed concern that network management will be used to slow down competitor traffic. The ability to treat traf- fic from different sources uniquely is provided through technology known as Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). DPI enables carriers to analyze traffic to determine informa- tion such as its source and whether it's video or e-mail. You can read more about DPI in Chapter 1. The Open Internet Regulations resemble some of those suggested in the 2010 Google/Verizon joint statement. However, the joint statement urged legislative action, not FCC regulations. Verizon stated its intention to file a lawsuit requesting that the FCC's order be overturned. Verizon argues that the FCC does not have jurisdiction over the Internet or broadband networks. The Digital Divide: Bandwidth, Skills, and Computers In 2012, AT&T Mobile announced a plan to shift some of its data network costs to developers whose customers generate the traffic. Under the plan, developers will have the option of paying fees to AT&T Mobile for mobile traffic produced by their applications. Traffic from applications for which developers pay usage fees will not count toward customers' data plans. Critics of the plan charge that it favors established developers that can afford the fees, which results in free usage for their customers. THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: BANDWIDTH, SKILLS, AND COMPUTERS Most middle- and high-income residents in urban and suburban areas have Internet access with adequate capacity. This is not always the case with residents in rural areas where, if broadband services are available, they are often costly and slow compared to service in more developed regions. The slow speeds discourage users from signing up for these services because services such as video depend on a higher capacity to work well. Low-income residents and minorities might have either limited or no Internet access. For these groups, costs for computers and broadband can be proh