Ofcom pushes ahead with net neutrality overhaul

UK telco regulator Ofcom hopes to encourage a bit of broadband innovation with its newly-tweaked net neutrality rules.
It has issued new guidance stating that operators are allowed to offer tiered services based on factors like latency, not just throughput. It means that while your run-of-the-mill Netflix watcher or cloud storage user can sign up for a cheap, entry-level tariff, those who want more responsive broadband for applications like gaming and VR can pay a bit extra for a lower-latency s