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Discussion on: Explaining Net Neutrality to Non-Technical People

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Al Rodriguez

Net Neutrality means the company giving you an internet connection will not change the speed of your connection depending on whatever reasons they choose. The company will be neutral and not give you a faster or slower connection to sites like Google, YouTube, or Netflix.

Most of the fear around losing net neutrality is around internet providers suddenly charging someone more for things we either need or do not care for. An example of this is bundling websites like cable tv bundles channels. You may not watch Channel 156, but you're paying for it. The charge can either go to the consumer, or the company providing the site.