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the following show has been approved as being commercially reasonable for all parties we just don't know what that means I'm Adrienne Jeffries and this is ninety seconds on the Virge the internet could be getting a fast lane reserved only for those rich enough to use it the FCC is considering new rules for Internet service providers that would harm a key principle of net neutrality that all traffic should be treated equally right now is PS aren't allowed to give special treatment meaning companies like Comcast can't decide if data from Facebook is more important than a movie from Netflix but the new rules would allow ISPs to discriminate between data on so-called last mile where the network connects to your home it's a toll that would allow ISPs to tax Internet companies for the privilege of connecting with customers who are already paying for the network all this could be avoided if the government would just declare what most people already take for granted the internet like water and electricity is a public utility but the major ISPs continue to fight against that label warning that net neutrality is a meddlesome government regulation a draft of the open Internet notice of proposed rulemaking is being circulated to the Commission today an FCC Chairman Tom wheeler said that he intends to have enforceable rules by the end of the year be sure to let your congressional representatives know how you feel about a free and open Internet and while you're at it give FCC Chairman Tom wheeler a call here's his number we will not let that kind of control take over the Internet period for more on the Internet check out the verge coming up disney world begins offering advanced fast passes allowing wealthier families even faster access to Space Mountain