Dear editor:
I am very concerned about Big Telecom giants forcing websites into a slow lane on the Internet, and the FCC just announced they are going to make their final decision on this in a matter of weeks.
Telecom giants should not be allowed to slow down important education websites and control how I use the Internet.
Experts agree that Big Telecom's Internet slow lane plan will kill choice, stifle innovation and make the Internet more like cable TV.
Reclassifying Internet services under Title II of the Communications Act is the only way to guarantee that the Internet is maintained as an open playing field. Any decision-maker that does not support reclassification should be held to account.
Tom Wheeler, chairman of the FCC, should do the right thing and put an end to this reckless slow lane plan. We've already waited too long for common sense to prevail and to establish clear, enforceable rules to safeguard the open Internet.
I encourage each and every American to learn more about Big Telecom's plan to slow down access to our favorite websites.
Lisa Schoultz
Hot Springs
Editorial on 01/14/2015