Verizons (2017 repeal)

The 2017 Verizon repeal refers to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) eliminating net neutrality rules established in 2015. Net neutrality ensured internet service providers like Verizon could not block, slow down, or prioritize certain content or websites. The repeal allowed ISPs more freedom to manage traffic and potentially offer prioritized services for extra fees. Critics argued this could reduce online competition and consumer choice, while supporters claimed it would promote investment and innovation. The change shifted authority from the FCC to the Federal Trade Commission and states, leading to ongoing debates about regulation, fair access, and internet openness.