The internet of things ( IoT ) could be affected if net neutrality is not maintained , potentially allowing broadband and mobile providers to favour select brands or models of device with faster speeds . That wouldn't bode well for competition, innovation, or you. Though IoT devices are largely connected to private networks , rather than the typical data transmitted on the internet , efficiency in communication between devices could be slowed . If pay - dependent prioritisation of services is made possible through the erasure of net neutrality , a hierarchy of service quality that affects the real - time functionality of IoT devices could evolve .
The internet of things ( IoT ) could be affected if net neutrality is not maintained , potentially allowing broadband and mobile providers to favour select brands or models of device with faster speeds . Though IoT devices are largely connected to private networks , rather than the typical data transmitted on the internet , efficiency in communication between devices could be slowed . If pay - dependent prioritisation of services is made possible through the erasure of net neutrality , a hierarchy of service quality that affects the real - time functionality of IoT devices could evolve .