Cable and Telecom companies look to profit as regulators at the FCC voted to end rules protecting open internet today. The future of the web will now allow ISPs to charge websites more for delivering certain services or blocking others if they compete with cable services. It also sets a dangerous precedent for countries looking to take control of the internet or to give complete control to corporations. It is part of the larger transition to a pay-to-play business model to hurt startups and innovation and lead to higher prices and less consumer choice. The FCC will likely have legal challenges on the decision which is opposed by internet entities such as Netflix, Pinterest, Spotify & Wikipedia.
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/dec/14/net-neutrality-fcc-rules-open-internet