Current Events > I knew Massachusetts would be on board with this. (Net Neutrality)

(+) Yeah! (+)

BOSTON - A new bill aims to protect Bay Staters from the potential effects of the FCCs decision to kill net neutrality.

Senator Barbara LItalien (D-Andover) on Tuesday introduced An Act Protecting Consumers by Prohibiting Blocking, Throttling, or Paid Prioritization in the Provision of Internet Service.

Net Neutrality is the principal that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all internet traffic equally. Without protections instituted by the Obama administration, which were struck down by the FCC this month, ISPs could charge extra based on which sites users are trying to visit.

They could also create paid fast lanes by throttling speeds for sites that dont pay.

MORE: 5 things to know about the FCC's net neutrality repeal

A free and open internet is the foundation of communication in our modern society, said LItalien. Net neutrality has paved the way for people to share ideas, educate themselves, and make a living. A free flow of information and opportunity for small businesses are two of the ideals this country was founded on. The recent FCC rollback blocks free speech and access to opportunity.

Net neutrality was protected by the Obama administration because more than half of Americans have little to no choice over who their Internet Service Provider is.

LItaliens bill, co-sponsored by Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), would prohibit ISPs from infringing on the principles of net neutrality.

http://www.fox25boston.com/news/sen-litaliens-new-bill-aims-to-keep-net-neutrality-in-mass/666545591
---

shockthemonkey posted...

Masss AG is also suing the FCC or whoever over NN.

Yeah. I love her. The government in this state is fucking awesome.
---

The lawsuits alone are why losing net neutrality will have no effect,
---

"All part of Trump's plan!"

*Pai sues Massachusetts.*

luigi13579 posted...

"All part of Trump's plan!"

*Pai sues Massachusetts.*

I'd love to see him try. Suing because of that would violate the state's constitutional rights and the divided sovereignty through dual federalism. The FCC is toeing a line and they have no chance at actually winning this.
---