Facebook, Twitter, Alphabet Inc. and dozens of other major technology
companies are participating in an online protest on Wednesday to oppose
proposed changes to U.S. net neutrality rules that prohibit broadband
providers from giving or selling access to certain internet services
over others.
In support of the "Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality," more than 80,000 websites are displaying alerts, ads and short videos to urge the public to oppose the overturn of the landmark 2015 net neutrality rules.
Net neutrality is a broad principle that prohibits broadband providers
from giving or selling access to speedy internet, essentially a "fast
lane," to certain internet services over others. The rule was
implemented by the Obama administration in 2015.
In support of the "Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality," more than 80,000 websites are displaying alerts, ads and short videos to urge the public to oppose the overturn of the landmark 2015 net neutrality rules.
