Dear FCC, have you ever had your internet service provider (ISP) block a legal website? Most likely not thanks to the fact that we have net neutrality. The government is having a large debate on if we should keep Net Neutrality (NN). I believe that we should keep NN. NN prevents larger companies from blocking or slowing competitors and it helps non-profit sites and startups that are still figuring out the net. Net Neutrality prevents large companies from blocking or slowing competitors. With all the daily needs for certain websites, anyone could be slowed down or blocked from using that site if we didn't have NN. The article explains, “NN requires Internet service providers (ISPs) to treat all sites and services equally. ISPs are companies …show more content…
Getting started with any business is already hard, so without NN, it would be more difficult. If we were to repeal NN, “It could reduce the number of startups able to distribute and innovate as the costs for reaching audiences online grows”(source 4,2). This means that startups wouldn't be able to connect with consumers because of raised costs to use right speed that is needed. It would also make it hard for them to upgrade their websites because the have enough money. Repealing NN would force some amazing learning opportunities out. “How many of our students—even in middle or high school—are creating and sharing digital content or even creating new online businesses? The end of net neutrality would make it more difficult for “little guys” to break in to what has been one of the most dynamic and democratic platforms ever created”(source 4,2). This means that there will be one less way for students to integrate themselves into one of the most modern way of business. This forces them to work with larger, well established companies, reducing the chance of newer and better ideas. Some may believe that NN chokes off growth and investment for the ISP’s, but NN makes sure all websites are able to be used and ISP’s earn their money from their customers. Repealing NN, “would hurt small startups and public or non-profit content providers (like libraries) that can’t afford to buy a ‘fast lane’ for our educational, research, archival or other digital collections”(source 4,2). This means that removing NN would allow ISPs to slow non profit sites because they couldn't pay, forcing them to to put fees on books and limiting access to information to those who can't afford. This would have a negative effect on learning in the U.S. To sum it up, NN is letting startups and beginners into the