Tech companies plan to display special messages as part of a “Day of Action” on July 12 — an online protest of proposed changes to net neutrality rules that would loosen regulations. The Federal Communications Commission wants to undo regulations passed in 2015 that require internet service providers to treat all online content the same. Without the rules, telecommunication and cable companies could slow down, speed up, or charge more for access to different sites and services. The majority of tech companies and websites disagree. “Internet service providers could create special fast lanes for content providers willing to pay more.

Source: Egypt Independent July 11, 2017 14:03 UTC