The FCC is Expected to Propose the Return of Net Neutrality Protections Oct 19th - Let’s Hope They Get it Right!
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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...

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

The FCC will meet on October 19th to vote on proposing Title II reclassification that would support accompanying net neutrality protections

    • FeelThePower@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      71·
      1 year ago

      tldr: net neutrality means everything that uses an internet connection is treated equally. EX: cox communications offers a “fast lane” for gamers on their networks, but if all connections were treated neutrally, everything would be as fast as possible by default without the need for an upgraded service plan.

      • chiliedogg@lemmy.worldEnglish
        10·
        1 year ago

        That’s actually kinda backwards.

        User speeds can still be tiered under net neutrality. But the same cap must be applied to all data.

        So they can’t slow down a user’s Twitch connection versus their connection to YouTube live streaming. It all has to be treated the same.

        A good example was when T-Mobile had 2 gig data plans, but uncapped Netflix usage. So YouTube, Prime Video, etc were at a huge disadvantage to Netflix for those phone users.

    • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Internet infrastructure companies have to treat all traffic equally.

      For example, without net neutrality, Comcast could elect to throttle any streaming services that they didn’t own / co-own. So great speeds for Peacock and Hulu, but was a Max, Netflix, AppleTV, etc all get throttled unless you pay up.

    • Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Can someone tldr what’s net neutrality?

      Simplified, your ISP cannot favor one company over another when delivering their website content to your computer. All data must be delivered equally.