Atlantans Protest Pending Repeal Of Net Neutrality

Last week, about 70 internet activists gathered Thursday along Peachtree Road to protest the repeal of net neutrality. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to repeal net neutrality Thursday.

Ian Palmer / WABE

Atlanta-area internet activists are planning a series of protests ahead of a vote expected this week that would repeal net neutrality.

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Net Neutrality

To understand net neutrality, the internet can be likened to a highway. All cars are welcome and must abide by the same speed limit. But if there’s an express lane, you can pay a toll to get to your destination faster.