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In the US, the Federal Communications Commission is proposing to roll back the 2015 laws for internet service providers (ISPs) which provides the legal groundwork for treating all internet traffic as equal. Smaller Programs and paid communities depend on this law for fair access to fast and low latency internet pipes in order to compete with large incumbent companies.
While government regulation is something to be careful about, ISPs in the US are effectively local monopolies. This market position gives them the power to use predatory business practices such as throttling internet packets unless they’re paid. This has happened before the 2015 laws were enacted and will likely happen again should Title 2 be rolled back.
What do you think about the Pro Neutrality campaign and the FFC's response to it? What are your own opinions on the situation?
While government regulation is something to be careful about, ISPs in the US are effectively local monopolies. This market position gives them the power to use predatory business practices such as throttling internet packets unless they’re paid. This has happened before the 2015 laws were enacted and will likely happen again should Title 2 be rolled back.
What do you think about the Pro Neutrality campaign and the FFC's response to it? What are your own opinions on the situation?
