What is net neutrality, and how does it affect my Internet access?

Net neutrality is the principle that all data on the internet should be treated equally, without any discrimination or preference based on its source, destination, or content. It ensures that internet service providers (ISPs) treat all online traffic equally, without charging extra fees or slowing down certain websites or services.

Without net neutrality, ISPs could potentially charge websites or services for faster access to their customers, or even block or throttle their traffic altogether. This could create a tiered system where wealthy corporations can pay for faster and better access to customers, while small businesses or non-profit organizations are left with slower and less reliable service.

The lack of net neutrality can also have an impact on individual internet users, as it can result in slower or restricted access to certain websites or services, and limit their ability to freely access and share information online.