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Prepare to pay your ISP

A sign with an emoji reads "Don't take net neutrality away" was posted outside the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, Thursday as the FCC voted to eliminate net-neutrality protections for the internet.
A sign with an emoji reads "Don't take net neutrality away" was posted outside the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, Thursday as the FCC voted to eliminate net-neutrality protections for the internet. Carolyn Kaster AP

This letter is blocked by the internet service provider for unprofitable ideas. Per the Dec. 14 decision of the Federal Communications Commission, all internet traffic is now at the behest of the ISP. Blocking access to disfavored sites, throttling competitor content, charging extra for uniform speeds across content, and altering users’ messages are no longer disallowed by law. To access the full internet, please sign-up for the Free Speech Package — only $25/month extra. Anti-Net Neutrality — because it’s only censorship when government does it.

Steven Taylor

Lexington

This story was originally published December 15, 2017 at 6:52 PM with the headline "Prepare to pay your ISP."

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