Total Eclipse of the Net: The End of Net Neutrality?
Channel: New America
Date: 2017-12-05

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft of its controversial Order that would repeal the 2015 Open Internet Order. These rules prohibit internet service providers from blocking or throttling websites, and from using their gatekeeper power to extort payments from online companies for faster connections to their customers, a practice known as “paid prioritization.” The rules ensure the internet remains an open platform to enable Americans to engage in online commerce, access services crucial to their work, education, entertainment, healthcare, and organize and engage politically.

These rules are now on the chopping block—the FCC’s Order, set for a vote at its December open meeting, will strip the Commission of its legal jurisdiction over internet service providers. In doing so, it wipes away the three key net neutrality rules, leaving only minimal transparency requirements in place. 

Everyone from small business owners, internet companies, and everyday Americans rely on a free and open internet. This order will significantly affect Americans' internet access, and will have particular impacts on historically marginalized communities. Join us as we discuss the future of the net neutrality rules. 

Keynote (Begins at 11:00):

Speaker to be announced.

Panel (Begins at 11:30):

Angie Kronenberg
Chief Advocate and General Counsel, INCOMPAS 

Sarah Morris, @sarmorris
Open Internet Policy Director, Open Technology Institute at New America 

Hal Singer, @HalSinger
Adjunct Professor, Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
Senior Fellow, GW Institute of Public Policy
Principal, Economists Inc.

Gloria Tristani, @GloriaTristani
Special Policy Advisor, National Hispanic Media Coalition and former FCC Commissioner

Matt Wood, @mattfwood
Policy Director, Free Press 

Moderator:

Rob Pegoraro, @robpegoraro
Freelance Reporter

====================================

New America is dedicated to the renewal of American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the digital age through big ideas, technological innovation, next generation politics, and creative engagement with broad audiences.

Subscribe to our channel for new videos on a wide range of policy issues: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=newamericafoundation

Subscribe to The New America Weekly and other newsletters: http://www.newamerica.org/subscribe/#