In hours, the US communications regulator will decide whether to move forward with a proposal that could kill the Internet as we know it. It could go either way -- but if we act fast we can win the votes we need to tip the balance. The proposal in front of the FCC would allow Comcast, AT&T and other big telecom companies to decide who can benefit from fast Internet speed -- while slowing down, or even blocking, everyone else -- and making millions in profit from it! The good news is there’s a major backlash -- working with advocates, we pressured the FCC with a million strong campaign, and now major tech companies, investors and members of Congress are slamming this dangerous proposal! Let’s urgently flood FCC members with messages demanding our Internet stay free and open ahead of today’s key meeting: avaaz.org/en/us_net_neutrality_now_1/?bOTbDeb&v=39750 The Internet has always been a level playing field for anyone to put out content, creativity, innovation and information. It’s what’s made independent media outlets like Democracy Now! reach a massive audience that would otherwise be relegated to choosing from corporate media channels like Fox News. Its the lifeline that allows small innovators to create a service that reaches almost everyone on the globe. But the FCC’s proposal could kill this Internet democracy. If the FCC passes these rules, huge companies could pay to make their websites faster and easier to use than all of their smaller competitors. The largest and richest broadband providers like Comcast and Verizon argue that they need more money to invest in new networks. But in reality, they are simply increasing profits by building up monopolies that just benefit their shareholders. Originally, FCC Chief commissioner Tom Wheeler was quick to support an open Internet. But now, instead of following through with his promise, he’s caving in to industry pressure. Lets remind Wheeler and his fellow commissioners that we are watching and we aren’t going away - send your message now: avaaz.org/en/us_net_neutrality_now_1/?bOTbDeb&v=39750 MORE INFORMATION Net Neutrality: What is it, and why is the US about to lose it? (Al Jazeera) america.aljazeera/articles/2014/5/13/net-neutrality-uspoisedtoloseit.html FCC Net-Neutrality Plan in Chaos (Time) time/96688/net-neutrality-plan-in-chaos/ Baffled by Net Neutrality? Read This (WSJ) online.wsj/news/articles/SB10001424052702304536104579558283544902324 The FCC is about to axe-murder net neutrality. Dont get mad – get even (the Guardian) theguardian/commentisfree/2014/apr/24/fcc-net-neutrality-tom-wheeler-stop-rules
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 14:23:04 +0000
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