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On July 31, 2009, The Protect Internet Freedom Act of 2009 (H.R. 3458) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would protect Network Neutrality under the Communications Act, safeguarding the future of the open Internet and protecting Internet users from discrimination online.

H.R. 3458 aims to ensure that service providers allow internet users full access to available content and services while encouraging competition among internet service providers. This is necessary to allow every citizen, business or grassroots organization access to the full Internet, regardless of point of view or finances.

How You Can Help

Internet Freedom Petition

Congress needs to hear from you today or they will hand over control of what you do online to companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.

 

Overview

Everyone has a favorite internet site. Maybe it’s a local events site, or a blog, or a small online magazine. Whatever the content, it's important to us that our web use is easy and unhindered, and that websites put up by individuals, nonprofits and small groups are as accessible as those maintained by big corporations.

Now, however, the largest telephone and cable companies are trying to limit our internet access by deciding who and what gets priority. Their plan is to force website operators to pay a premium for faster service even though it costs providers nothing to give everyone equal access.

Senators still have the opportunity to preserve what’s called internet neutrality. Florida PIRG has joined a diverse coalition of concerned organizations in urging the Senate to keep our internet free and open. Every American has the right to enjoy all the benefits that the internet has to offer. Florida PIRG is working to make sure that right is protected.