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The fight over net neutrality continues
U.S. network investment declined by $500 million after the imposition of net neutrality regulations in 2015, then by another $2.7 billion the following year (source: macpixxel for GIS)
General info
What's inside
- Internet service providers have not begun manipulating broadband speed, despite predictions
- Net neutralists are pushing their agenda at the state level
- The current situation could lead to an uneven patchwork of state regulations
Who will benefit?
- Business leaders interested in the technology sector
- Decision makers who want to understand the current debate around net neutrality
- Policymakers dealing with regulatory politics in the U.S.
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