FCC passes net neutrality rules

On Thursday, the FCC passed the net neutrality rules promising a level playing field for all. The rules prevent content providers from paying ISPs for a faster pipeline to customers. The internet providers would be considered "common carriers" under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, which puts them on the same level as utilities like gas and electricity which charge the same to all customers in a particular region.



Content providers like Netflix and Google were in favor of the rules passing, while internet providers like Comcast and Verizon were against them. Had the FCC not passed ...