RFC 8890 · INFORMATIONAL · 2020
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The Internet is for End Users
Overview
RFC 8890, “The Internet is for End Users”, is an Informational document published in August 2020 by M. Nottingham. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document explains why the IAB believes that, when there is a conflict between the interests of end users of the Internet and other parties, IETF decisions should favor end users. It also explores how the IETF can more effectively achieve this.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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