Experience How Terrible the Web Could Be Without Net Neutrality

Net neutrality is not a new concern, but has once again come into the spotlight with impending plans to roll back the net neutrality rules made under the Obama administration. A new Chrome extension aims to demonstrate just how bad that rollback could be. Trying to explain net neutrality — the idea that ISPs shouldn’t be able to throttle your internet speeds or limit access to parts of the web based on the sites you’re visiting — is tough because it’s often met with glassy-eyed stares. Now, rather than trying to explain, you can just show. Chrome extension Removal of Net Neutrality Simulator shows users...

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