What net neutrality decision means for consumers

Federal Communications Commission Set To Vote On N
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler (C) held hands with FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn (L) and Jessica Rosenworcel during an open hearing on net neutrality at the FCC headquarters February 26, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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The Federal Communications Commission voted last Thursday to approve the open internet policy known as net neutrality.

Free internet advocates are thrilled with the ruling, but others have voiced skepticism about the importance of the vote.

What will change now that net neutrality is approved? Will the average consumer notice a difference in their day-to-day lives? What companies or industries stand to gain the most from a more free internet?

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