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The FCC killed Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules that have prevented internet service providers from throttling loading speeds for certain websites or apps.

ISPs like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T will now be permitted to give priority to specific websites and slow down or even block other sites.

Broadband companies promise they would never do such a thing.

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