What is net neutrality and how does the FCC handle it?

Net neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination or favoritism towards certain websites or services. It ensures that internet service providers (ISPs) must transmit data without any preference, allowing users to access all online content freely. The FCC plays a crucial role in overseeing and enforcing net neutrality regulations in the United States. They establish rules and policies to protect net neutrality, preventing ISPs from blocking, slowing down, or prioritizing specific internet traffic. Additionally, the FCC ensures transparency by requiring ISPs to disclose their network management practices. In 2015, the FCC adopted strong net neutrality rules, known as the Open Internet Order, which classified broadband as a utility to provide wide-ranging protection for consumers. However, the current FCC has voted to repeal these rules in 2017, sparking public debate and calls for the preservation of net neutrality.