The debate over net neutrality has pitted telecom companies like Comcast and Verizon against Internet companies like Google and Amazon. Companies like Google fear that ISPs will control how their customers access their sites. Furthermore, deregulation allows ISPs to block or slow down access by their customers to certain parts of the Internet.
One of Facebook’s vice presidents released a statement opposing the move. “We are disappointed that the proposal announced today by the F.C.C. fails to maintain the strong net neutrality protections that will ensure the internet remains open for everyone.”
The deregulation could allow ISPs to crush their competition. Small businesses could see their Internet costs skyrocket. Furthermore, only the biggest companies, hypothetically, could afford Internet access that makes their sites function properly.
