Don’t freak out over net neutrality deregulation

Published December 14, 2017 7:50pm ET



Contrary to many public commentaries — reflecting the media’s not-so-subtle bias, you’d be hard pressed to find an opinion piece in favor of repeal — the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to weaken net neutrality restrictions is not Armageddon.

While the removal of net neutrality restrictions on internet service providers will allow ISPs to charge more or less for user-access to individual websites, the Federal Trade Commission will monitor ISP activities to provide against monopoly formation and unfair trade practices.

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