Who owns the government, this should give you a clue:
Which is a big lollipop for Internet providers (most of which don't offer such great service to begin with). What it means is:
It's even more pernicious than it looks on the surface. Read the whole article and get ready to call your congressperson.
Via Joe.My.God.
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a full repeal of net neutrality rules that require broadband providers to give consumers equal access to all content on the internet, putting more power in the hands of those companies to dictate people’s online experiences.
Ajit Pai, the chairman of the F.C.C., plans to reveal a sweeping proposal to scrap the net neutrality rules on Tuesday, according to two people familiar with the plan, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details are not public. The rules, created during the Obama administration, prohibit broadband providers from blocking, slowing down or charging more for the delivery of certain internet content. The proposal will be presented in a December meeting of F.C.C. commissioners and is expected to pass in a 3-to-2 vote along party lines.
Which is a big lollipop for Internet providers (most of which don't offer such great service to begin with). What it means is:
But under a repeal, companies like AT&T and Comcast may be able to charge people higher fees to access certain websites and online services. The companies may also be able to prioritize their own services while disadvantaging websites run by rivals.
It's even more pernicious than it looks on the surface. Read the whole article and get ready to call your congressperson.
Via Joe.My.God.
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