Net Neutrality pt.2

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Another important issue closely related to net neutrality are the legislative barriers imposed by states in favor of the telecom companies lobbying efforts.

Much of the country has laws on the books preventing communities from taking it upon themselves to build their own broadband infrastructure. Four states have laws on the books that prevent public ownership of broadband networks: Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas. Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have de facto bans, and 11 others have varying levels of restrictions. These laws exist to protect the vested interests of the incumbent carriers, essentially giving them control of markets all across the country, and preventing cities and towns everywhere from being able to bridge the digital divide and provide truly world class internet speeds to their citizens.

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