The FCC is Expected to Propose the Return of Net Neutrality Protections Oct 19th - Let’s Hope They Get it Right!
www.eff.org
Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could...

The FCC is expected to propose the return of Net Neutrality protections Oct 19th - Let’s hope they get it right::Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services. It is a principle that must be upheld to protect the open Internet. The idea that ISPs could…

  • RanchOnPancakes@lemmy.worldEnglish
    68·
    1 year ago

    Fine but if you don’t hold politicians feet to the fire about codifying it into law it’ll just be taken away again the next time Republicans are in power.

    • CmdrShepardEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Yep, this is little more than an empty gesture used to gain political points.

      • gusgalarnyk@lemmy.worldEnglish
        20·
        1 year ago

        I think that’s a stretch for something that has a positive impact and is done by a group outside of Congressional gridlock.

        We should celebrate the win and push for stronger protections. We should definitely not given into apathy and give up.