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elleng

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1. Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) must give the same level of access

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 07:37 PM

Apr 2024

to all data and websites. However, service providers are against net neutrality because they want the ability to charge for a higher tier of access or provide more bandwidth to sources they own. Without net neutrality, they were also allowed to block access to sites or to slow their data rates.

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Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) must give the same level of access elleng Apr 2024 #1

This is a big f***ig deal... Lemonwurst Apr 2024 #2

Go Joe!!! 🌊 !!! Think. Again. Apr 2024 #3

Right answer but if this changes every administration....not good. Need to not be flip flop every 4 years dutch777 Apr 2024 #4