The feds scrapped their rules for an open internet. Now the fight moves to the state level.

North Carolina should make sure that broadband internet companies don't interfere with residents' access to websites, said State Senator Jay Chaudhuri (D-Wake County). He will file a bill to prohibit broadband internet service providers from inhibiting open access by blocking some sites, charging extra for 'fast lanes', or intentionally slowing or speeding service. Open access to the internet is especially important in rural areas, he said, where 88 percent of residents do not have a choice of internet service providers. "Our principles of openness and fairness, or net neutrality, allow small business owner and individual users to access the internet without interference from broadband service providers," said Sen Chaudhuri.