The Federal Communications Commission's vote last week to repeal net neutrality rules could have a detrimental effect on the real estate industry, particularly on internet-based companies and those that rely heavily on web traffic to drive business.
Net neutrality rules bar internet service providers (ISPs) from "throttling" bandwidth for some websites and services while allowing "fast lanes" for others at a premium, according to Inman. The rules were in place for two years under President Barack Obama.
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