(via NPR)
It’s been a long wait to see what the word would be on whether Net Neutrality and prevention of Internet Service Providers charging different rates for differing types of Internet traffic would stand.
Today, the FCC voted 3-2 in favor of adopting Net Neutrality and reclassifying the Internet as a public utility.
So, that means you will be able to watch and listen as well as make whatever shows, podcasts, livestreams, specials, etc. online at no extra charge. John Oliver does a pretty bang up job of explaining it as well.
The fine print has yet to be released or explained, but keeping the likes of ISPs at bay as the victory here today.
Make sure you celebrate that freedom by, probably, continuing whatever bizarre sketch you were watching or meme that you’re currently posting everywhere.