{"id":1226,"date":"2017-07-17T09:11:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T17:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2017-07-17T11:50:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T19:50:51","slug":"mozilla-files-comments-save-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/2017\/07\/17\/mozilla-files-comments-save-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Mozilla files comments to save the internet… again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we filed Mozilla’s comments to the FCC. Just want to take a look at them them? They’re right here<\/a> – or read on for more.<\/p>\n

Net neutrality is critical to the internet\u2019s creators, innovators, and everyday users. We\u2019ve talked a lot about the importance of net neutrality over the years, both in the US and globally — and there have been many positive developments. But today there\u2019s a looming threat: FCC Chairman Pai\u2019s plan to roll back enforceable net neutrality protections in his so-called \u201cRestoring Internet Freedom\u201d proceeding.<\/p>\n

Net neutrality — enforceable and with clear rules for providers — is critical to the future of the internet. Our economy and society depend on the internet being open. For net neutrality to work, it must be enforceable. In the past, when internet service providers (ISPs) were not subject to enforceable rules, they violated net neutrality. ISPs prevented users from chatting on FaceTime and<\/a> streaming videos<\/a>, among other questionable business practices<\/a>. The 2015 rules fixed this: the Title II classification of broadband protected access to the open internet and made all voices free to be heard. The 2015 rules preserved– and made enforceable– the fundamental principles and assumptions on which the internet have always been rooted. To abandon these core assumptions about how the internet works and is regulated has the potential to wreak havoc. It would hurt users and stymie innovation. It could very well see the US fall behind the other 47 countries<\/a> around the world that have enforceable net neutrality rules.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve asked you to comment, and we\u2019ve been thrilled with your response. Thank you! Keep it coming! Now it\u2019s our turn. Today, we are filing Mozilla\u2019s comments on the proceeding, arguing against this rollback of net neutrality protections. Net neutrality is a critical part of why the internet is great, and we need to protect it:<\/p>\n