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The Federal Communications Commission is proposing that internet providers be allowed to charge content creators more for a "fast lane" to customers, and to slow down other online content. 

So what's at stake in the net neutrality debate?

MPR News host Tom Weber spoke to New York Times technology reporter 

 about how these changes will affect Minnesotans, including those who live in rural areas that already have slow internet connections. 

 To hear their discussion use the audio player above. 

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The Federal Communications Commission will vote Dec. 14 on whether to roll back protections that dictate how consumers can receive broadband internet.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote that day on whether to roll back protections that dictate how consumers can receive broadband internet. New York Times technology reporter Cecilia Kang discussed why this matters to Minnesotans.

How the end of net neutrality would change how you use the internet

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