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What you need to know about Biden’s FCC Nominations
Joe Biden recently presented his nominations for the FCC. Here’s what that means for America’s Internet.

Let’s Bring Net Neutrality Back For Good!
Today is the anniversary of the FCC’s repeal of Net Neutrality and we need to make sure we do everything we can to bring back these important protections for the open Internet.

The comment period for the T-Mobile/Sprint merger is over. Now what?
Over 12,000 people voiced their opposition to the T-Mobile/Sprint merger application at the FCC. Will the FCC listen?

T-Mobile & Sprint Merger: Less choice, higher bills
The T-Mobile/Sprint merger will mean less choice and higher prices for Americans. But we can still stop the merger, here's how.

Huge win for open Internet as U.S. Senate votes to restore Net Neutrality protections
Next step is for the House of Representatives to vote to reject the Federal Communications Commission’s assault on the open Internet — so we must keep up the pressure!

You made these Net Neutrality billboards possible!
Big shout out to all of you who chipped in to help us put massive Net Neutrality billboards in the U.S.! Stay tuned for the next steps in the fight, because it’s far from over.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces proposal to dismantle U.S. Net Neutrality protections in a move that will have ramifications for Canada’s Internet
If passed, the order will threaten Canada’s current robust Net Neutrality north of the border and have serious implications on Canadian Internet users.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces proposal to dismantle Net Neutrality protections
If passed, the order will make the Internet more expensive and give already powerful telecom companies even more control over citizens’ online experience.

Internet breaks records with massive Day of Action for Net Neutrality
On Wednesday, July 12, the Internet came together to stand up for an open web

Federal Communications Commission votes to begin dismantling Net Neutrality
Trump-appointed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is backing a plan that will eliminate Title II protections that ensure all traffic is treated equally online

FCC Chair Ajit Pai Confirms Internet Users’ Worst Fears As He Announces Plans to Undo Net Neutrality
Get ready Internet advocates – one of the most important battles in the history of the Internet is upon us.

This sobering Twitter stream explains how the gutting of #BroadbandPrivacy in the U.S. will impact LGBTQ people
As the FCC’s pro-privacy rules are overturned by Congress, Evan Greer, Campaign Director at Fight For the Future, highlights how this move will disproportionately affect LGBTQ people.

You spoke up for an open web, so we delivered your call to Washington, D.C.
Today we went to the Federal Communications Commission to deliver the voices of 28,000 people demanding the regulator keep the Internet open and not undo Net Neutrality protections.

FCC raises concerns about zero rated programs
Looks like AT&T is playing foul again when it comes to net neutrality.

Huge win for the Internet, as U.S. Court of Appeals upholds hard-won Net Neutrality rules
Key ruling prohibiting Internet slow lanes sends strong signal to Canada and the European Union, which are currently reviewing their own Net Neutrality rules

Last year’s historic net neutrality win could be undone with one off-the-radar bill
A new bill could undo the major win of pro-Internet communities last year who fought to keep telecom companies from creating slow lanes online

Public Knowledge: Net Neutrality in Court This Week: The Story of How We Got Here
Net Neutrality is at real risk in Washington. But how did we get there?

We’re Telling Congress Not to Force us into an Internet Slow Lane
Well, here we go again: a powerful committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would kill the FCC's Open Internet rules – or, so-called “Net Neutrality” rules – that we fought hard for and won after a long battle alongside a broad coalition of civil society organizations, Internet freedom groups, and millions and millions of Internet users.

How we stopped the Internet Slow Lane
A look back at our historic (and successful!) campaign to stop the Internet slow lane

The Internet you know is about to look a whole lot different. And you might not like what you see.
Imagine a world in which your favorite indie comedy troupe can no longer afford the bandwidth to stream the sketches you love onto your desktop. Or a world in which the small e-shopping website you love shuts down as a result of an outrageous jump in bandwidth costs.
Now, while you’re at it, imagine your shock when you discover your Internet bill has skyrocketed because your ISP is now charging extra to ensure your Netflix stream doesn’t come a grinding halt, or that you’re able to connect with friends on Facebook.
Unfortunately, this is what a world without net neutrality rules could look like – rules that hang in the balance for our neighbours to the south.
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