About two dozen demonstrators gathered outside a Verizon store in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday, chatting slogans like “Ho-Ho, Hey-Hey, Net Neutrality is here to stay” and “Pai, Pai, Stop the Lies.”.
They were referencing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai and his proposal to overturn Obama-era regulations that treat the internet like a utility.
This was one of the many protests held around the county near Verizon in opposition to Pai, who at one time was an attorney for the telecommunications company.
"This just gives [telecoms] more strength, more power," he said.
Currently broadband companies are prevented from slowing down, blocking or charging consumers for content.
Pittsburgher Stephanie Dooley organized the event because she said she's concerned how ending net neutrality regulations will affect her web-based startup.
The FCC is expected to vote in favor of repealing net neutrality rules next Tuesday. »
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