Washington passes first state law protecting net neutrality

Washington passes first state law protecting net neutrality

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https://www.cnet.com/news/washington-passes-first-state-law-protecting-net-neutrality/

The law, signed on Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee, prohibits internet service providers from blocking or slowing down web content. The law comes about three months after the FCC voted to dismantle rules that ensured all traffic on the internet is treated equally and prevented broadband and wireless providers from blocking or slowing online content.

"We've seen the power of an open internet. It allows a student in Washington to connect with researchers all around the world  --  or a small business to compete in the global marketplace," Inslee said in a statement. "It's allowed the free flow of information and ideas in one of the greatest demonstrations of free speech in our history."