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Internet Access & Net Neutrality

We deserve a free and fair internet where we can access information about our democracy. Common Cause is combating efforts from cable companies and politicians to restrict or put a price on that access.

In our 21st-century democracy, everyone should be able to access the Internet to read the news, get informed about their government, and more. That is why Common Cause fights for expanded high-speed broadband services and other pro-access reforms.

We also advocate in favor of net neutrality—vital protections that stop cable companies from charging customers to visit certain websites—at the state and national level. Our internet access & net neutrality work helps keep the public engaged and informed on the issues that matter to all of us.

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Affordable Connectivity Program

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Affordable Connectivity Program

From checking one’s voter registration status online to finding the nearest polling location, internet access is crucial to actively taking part in democracy.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps ensure that everyone can get online.

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Help us hold media platforms and bad actors accountable! We are looking for stories about how election disinformation, internet access, and news sources impact how Americans participate in our democracy. Please respond to one or more of the following questions using this form. Have you or a loved one experienced Cyber Suppression? Has your content/ account every been banned/ suppressed/ suspended due to engaging in political topics? Do you suspect that your personal information (party...
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Forbes: FCC Votes To Restore Net Neutrality: A Win For Consumers And Democracy

Former FCC Commissioner and Common Cause Special Adviser Michael Copps shared his perspective on the importance of reinstating net neutrality: “If I weren't out of the country today, I would be personally at the FCC jumping up and down, saluting the majority for reinstituting the network neutrality rules that were so foolishly eliminated by the previous Commission.”

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FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality

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