could not pay to dominate the fast lanes on the internet highway. they said high-speed internet was a public utility and everyone should have equal access. those net neutrality rules prohibited internet service providers or isps from blocking or slowing websites. critics of repealing net neutrality, done today, argued internet providers could become gatekeepers of ultimately hurting consumers companying trying to compete with bigger named ones. get into it later. net knneutrality protected smal business. facebook, twitter, all small businesses because of net neutrality were able to get into the market. the people who wanted to get rid of these rules like the federal communication chairman ajeek pi argued the move to inspur innovation and invest and give consumers more options choosing