Want a Real Internet Slowdown Day? Regulate it Like a Public Utility

It’s unfortunate, but not surprising, that the debate over how to enact reasonable network neutrality protections for consumers has come to this -- a PR stunt called Internet Slowdown Day to suggests how Internet service providers are going to ruin the consumer Internet experience.

Of course, this isn’t true. Internet Slowdown Day is sure to make a splash. It’ll drive a lot of attention to Net Neutrality, Title II regulation, and the role of ISPs in America’s broadband future. Before buying into the hype, ask yourself: Does this make sense? Would an industry that has invested over $200 billion into creating one of the largest, fastest, most comprehensive broadband networks on earth, really be trying to “destroy the Internet?”