John Oliver urges people to fight for Net Neutrality once again
- Net neutrality is a difficult
concept to understand. At its core, it’s the principle that internet
service providers (like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon) should give
consumers equal access to all legal content and applications without
favoring or blocking particular sources.- But where does it really stand,
particularly under the Trump administration? President Trump appointed Ajit Pai as FCC chairman upon entering office. Pai, a former Verizon lawyer, vowed to take a “weed whacker” to net neutrality regulations.- Simply put, it’s at risk. And John Oliver is here to save the day. Read more (5/8/17)
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Important to watch, in light of recent news regarding Tumblr and Net Neutrality.