Net Neutrality is a simple concept but a dense and often technical issue normally discussed in tech and telecom circles. Now it's hit the mainstream.

Before the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission made fun of himself, his critics, and the telecom industry at an annual Washington dinner, Net Neutrality activists protested nearby.

Open-internet advocates participated in planned protests on Thursday at congressional offices and more than 700 Verizon stores in all 50 states, plus D.C.

Protesters demonstrated outside Verizon stores and congressional offices from coast to coast on Thursday to rally against the Trump administration’s plans to end Net Neutrality.

On Dec. 14, the Federal Communications Commission is due to vote on a plan to repeal its Net Neutrality rules. If this gets a green light, it will reshape the way the internet works in America, and most likely to the detriment of consumers and entrepreneurs.

Free Press' president talks about Net Neutrality, the Sinclair Broadcast Group and what it's like to defend free speech and the open internet in the Trump era.

Thousands of Americans are expected to protest in cities across the country Thursday to speak out against the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to rescind Net Neutrality rules. These rules, which the FCC will vote on Dec. 14, ensure that internet service providers and telecom companies can’t limit, censor or charge different prices for certain content on the internet.

Advocacy organizations and digital-justice supporters around the country are hosting protests outside more than 700 Verizon stores on Dec. 7 to demand the FCC protect Net Neutrality.

Chairman Pai’s repeal is a tactical trap designed to force Congress to legislate weaker rules. Net Neutrality proponents in Congress shouldn’t fall for it.

Protests are not likely to stop the Federal Communications Commission from repealing Net Neutrality rules next week, a move that could affect the speed and price of your internet connection.