Net Neutrality

[Snakeadelic]

This would mean, for us for example, that Charter (our cable and internet provider) could charge us an extra fee monthly to access each and every major streaming channel (Netflix, Hulu, Smithsonian, f*kkin PBS even), every cable channel, anything they want. Above and beyond the existing subscription costs. There are even strong suspicions that people will be charged to access Twitter, Etsy, Pinterest, and Facebook, either per login or a monthly fee NOT PAYABLE TO THE SITE. Payable to your carrier. THAT is the heart of the FCC's plan as I've read up on it.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by Snakeadelic

This would mean, for us for example, that Charter (our cable and internet provider) could charge us an extra fee monthly to access each and every major streaming channel (Netflix, Hulu, Smithsonian, f*kkin PBS even), every cable channel, anything they want. Above and beyond the existing subscription costs.

No, the ISP will charge the content provider, who will pass on the price to you.