The clock for ending (or saving?) net neutrality has officially started

April 23 is the day net neutrality is set to die.

The Federal Communications Commission’s plan to repeal the Obama administration’s open internet rules is on track. The FCC voted 3-2 to repeal net neutrality back in December, and on Thursday, the order, named Restoring Internet Freedom, was officially listed on the Federal Register.

Now it’s 60 days and counting until the 2015 net neutrality rules are officially, fully repealed. 

The idea of net neutrality is all internet traffic is treated equally, but with the new order — spearheaded by FCC chairman Ajit Pai’s — internet service providers like Comcast or Verizon can pay for faster and better access. This has the potential to allow for big companies to pay for preferential (read: faster and more reliable) service. Read more…

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