From Porn to Podcasts, Protesters Say FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules Will Ruin the Internet
LatestThe FCC on Thursday voted to move forward with a plan that would allow Internet service providers, such as Comcast and Verizon, to charge websites to gain access to faster speeds for their content. The new rules are opposed by consumer advocates, who say they undermine net neutrality, the concept that all online traffic should be treated equally.
We spoke to some of them who protested outside FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C., about how the new rules will affect the future of the Internet, from startups to online educational tools … and yes, even porn.
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