Net neutrality, which affects you every day, is about to be ended—and we need to save it.
Net neutrality is the principle that allows you to communicate freely online. It prohibits internet service providers from slowing down, speeding up, or blocking the content you want to see and use. It protects free speech. It is the standard for current internet.
Losing net neutrality would be a big deal. The internet, rather than being the innovative and free platform that it is today, would become a high-priced, cut-off, company-regulated machine. Cable and phone companies would decide if your voice is heard or not.
Net neutrality is being attacked. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) chairperson, Ajit V. Pai, is striving to end net neutrality. …show more content…
These groups rely on net neutrality to organize, access opportunities, and fight back against discrimination. Small businesses also need net neutrality as they launch their businesses, advertise, and reach customers.
Without net neutrality, you will be required to pay for internet services in small, controlled bundles instead of as one whole price. You’ll have to pay a lot more money to use the apps, websites, and online tools you need. Monthly pay will be necessary for the use of programs like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Google, YouTube, and more. Smaller websites are out of luck—they’ll count towards a data cap or just load for hours, even days.
On December 14, the FCC will vote on Pai's proposal. If net neutrality is taken away, it will mean the end of the internet as we know it.
What can you do to fight for net neutrality?
• Visit www.battleforthenet.com and enter your information (it is secure). The website will guide you through making a call to your