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The FCC Net Neutrality Comment Deadline Has Arrived: What Now?

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-are-you-going-to-do-about-it? dept.

blottsie writes After months of heated debate, viral campaigns, deliberate "slowdowns" and record-breaking public responses, the Federal Communications Commission is finally set to decide how "net neutrality"—the principle that all data must be treated equally by Internet service providers (ISPs)—should look in the U.S., or if it should exist at all. Today, Sept. 15, the FCC officially closes its public comment period on its latest net neutrality proposal. The plan enables ISPs to discriminate against certain types of data, in certain circumstances, by charging extra for broadband “fast lanes” between content providers—like Netflix or YouTube—and users.

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  1. Re:What now? by bigpat · · Score: 1, Interesting

    I think it is fair to say that the FCC is one of the most corrupt institutions in the US government.

  2. Re:Spoilers by Cabriel · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I don't see why this is such a huge deal in the US. Why not both allow so-called "Fast Lanes" and also mandate a high minimum for the "Not-so-fast Lanes" which will prevent ISPs from serving subpar rates to customers?

  3. What now? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    So, let's say this passes...What do we do then? How can I continue to fight this?
    How can I start a campaign to eject Tom Wheeler from his chair if he doesn't listen to the overwhelming response from the public?
    `A concerned internet user.