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US Net Neutrality - How will it affect small websites?
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US Net Neutrality - How will it affect small websites?

elos42elos42 Member
edited November 2017 in General

Hi,
in the context of the upcoming vote on Dec 14 at the US FCC on reversing net neutrality protections, what will be the impact on small(ish) websites?
I know that telecom companies will demand money from big websites like Youtube and Facebook to continue to operate, but will small websites be affected?

I just got this message from Namecheap.com CEO --

"By December 14th the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be voting on whether to reverse Net Neutrality rules. These rules protect small businesses and the right for all Americans to free speech. We’re all affected, so we hope you’ll join us in our battle for a free and open Internet, and make your voice heard today.

What are the implications if Net Neutrality rules are reversed?
• Censorship and blocking of websites, apps, and services for any reason without transparency or accountability
• Charging Internet users extra fees just to access sites or streaming services
• Demanding payments from small business, video creators, musicians, and online services just to reach an audience
• Slowing internet speeds to a crawl on any platform that doesn’t pay up.

Our customers consist of small businesses and entrepreneurs, so our customers are the ones who will feel the impact most if Net Neutrality rules are reversed.

By rolling back the rules, the FCC is threatening the ability for anyone to start a business and have their voices heard. Also, broadband providers like Comcast and AT&T will be let off from adhering to basic consumer protection laws. We strongly believe that this action by the FCC is fundamentally wrong.

Net Neutrality Poll - FCC
  1. Are you worried about the upcoming FCC vote on Dec 14?18 votes
    1. No
      44.44%
    2. Yes, slightly
      16.67%
    3. Yes, very worried
      38.89%

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