A coalition of more than 100 technology companies has written to the U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC), opposing potential changes to net neutrality rules. The letter that was signed by many of the largest internet firms in Silicon Valley was delivered as two FCC commissioners expressed doubts about the direction laid out by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, the former top cable and wireless industry lobbyist who is spearheading the new rules.
The changes would allow ISPs and broadband providers to deliver different content for different users using the internet 'fast lanes' and 'slow lanes'. By making the internet "not equal", Wheeler's new proposal would allow ISPs to strike special deals with internet companies for preferential treatment (paid prioritization) for their consumers.
