Net neutrality action update 12/11/17

Protect net neutrality TODAY

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Dear Tech:NYC members,

On Thursday, the FCC plans to vote on a

proposal

to end net neutrality. The current net neutrality regulations support a free and open internet where all traffic must be treated equally by internet service providers. If the new plan passes, startups may have to pay more to deliver their services, which could

hurt our members and the NYC tech ecosystem at large

.

Many of you have asked what you can do.

All startups should

fill out this form

BEFORE THE END OF TODAY to let Congress know you are opposed to ending net neutrality.

Startups can also participate in a

day of action on December 12

to help raise awareness. And everyone should call Congress and the FCC—making your voice heard can and does make a real difference. (Sites like

Battle for the Net

and

#RIPInternet

will help you do that.)

Thank you to our numerous member companies who have already come out against this proposal, with notable shows of support in April

when the the intended plan was first announced

and recently

on Cyber Monday.

We also appreciate our New York lawmakers who have spoken out against the changes, including

and

In addition, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and many others have

the vote because it appears as many as 1 million comments from the public on the initial proposal

were fake

. Notably, many FCC comments

were submitted

by deceased people and those whose identities were impersonated.

The FCC’s vote will likely

still happen

on Thursday, so now is the time to engage on the issue. Thanks in advance for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Tech:NYC