Sunday, December 10, 2017

Calling All USA Internet Users

As internet users, we cannot just sit and watch our internet world crumble and fall. We have the internet, so why must we lose it. 


It is time to #BattleForTheInternet by #BreakTheNet. We need to spread the word, get it out there that some corrupted, money involving things are going to happen really soon. 

Our internet service providers are convincing the government to allow them to charge exuberant prices in order for us to use the internet services we take for granted: 720p/1080p HD quality, high speed internet, and unlimited use of data because we pay for it monthly. 


However, these providers are winning this battle, and we need to speak up. Message your congressman, talk to your friends and family, and get everyone aware.


To break it down further, basically:

Charter, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and all of the other ISPs (internet service providers) in the United States of America, want to charge us extra money in order to use their services.



That means, if you want to watch that entire 10 minute Youtube video in 1080p quality, you may need to pay $5 for that quality. Because the video is 10 minutes long, you may need to pay another $5 to maintain that quality and have high speed internet without the video stopping to load.


Do you have a new game that you just bought on Steam, and you can't wait to start playing? Well, you better pay for those 5 hours that you'll play it, or else the internet might stop half way because gaming takes a lot of data, and data means extra charges.


You may wonder, I'm already paying monthly for this box in my house that is working just fine right now. Why should I worry? Because once this bill is passed, not only will you pay monthly for that box, but you'll have to pay extra in order to have it work normally. 




Our internet lives will forever be changed if the ISPs win this battle. Let's keep the internet how it is, because this is how we like it to be. #BattleForTheInternet, #BreakTheNet, #NetNeutrality, spread the word on all of your social media pages. And contact your congressman. We need everyone's hands on deck to fight for our rights and not lose the internet. https://www.battleforthenet.com/


How else can you play a part? Visit here, and spread the word https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2017-07-11-heres-how-you-can-participate-in-net-neutrality/  (All images came from this site)








No comments:

Post a Comment