WA State is leading the charge with a comprehensive plan for preserving Internet Neutrality.

[pnwmom]

Hopefully Washington will be the first state out of 50 to preserve internet neutrality within its borders.

https://medium.com/wagovernor/state-leaders-announce-steps-to-protect-net-neutrality-dff666151d0e

While the FCC’s vote will preempt states from ensuring full net neutrality, there are a number of steps that can be taken at the state level to promote an open internet and strengthen protections for consumers.

Inslee’s proposal, which makes Washington state the first in the nation to act on net neutrality, includes pursuing the following actions:
Hold companies to their commitments not to block websites, throttle speeds, or impose prioritization pricing
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Leverage the state’s power as a large purchaser of ISP and telecommunications services

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Hold companies accountable for warranties made to consumers


Encourage new entrants into the currently concentrated ISP market

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While announcing the plan this morning, Inslee was flanked by Ferguson, Reps. Drew Hansen and Norma Smith, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Moz.com Chief Executive Officer Sarah Bird, and Sub Pop Recordings Information Technology Director Andrew Sullivan.

“Literally no one except the giant cable companies thinks it’s a good idea for the giant cable companies to get to decide what content you see on the internet, how fast it loads, and how much you have to pay for it,” Hansen said.

“We know Net Neutrality to be critically important to our core business and crucial to the livelihood of the bands, artists and musicians we work with and support,” said Frank Nieto of Sub Pop. “Equal and unfettered access to internet resources is as essential to artists as electricity is to a brick and mortar record store or radio station. To avoid unfairly disadvantaging the independent creative community, the FCC must maintain strong, clear rules against blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization. Anything less would be a direct threat to the culture that sustains us all.”

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[pokerfan]

1. Whose state?

My state!

[RainCaster]

2. This needs work...

There is a law in Washington that has allowed my PUD to put in a day fiber backbone all across the country. It benefits local governments, tribal casinos, and many school districts. However, they are NOT permitted to sell internet access to private citizens. That needs to change.