Yesterday was a historic day for the Internet – but not in a good way. On Thursday, the FCC voted to revoke the Open Internet Order, which means net neutrality is officially dead.

While the full order has yet to be released to the public, this repeal is going to have serious effects on people, and it’s important that you know what to expect now that net neutrality has been repealed.

Lawsuits, Lawsuits, and More Lawsuits

Mentioned briefly, the official full order has not been released, but pro-neutrality groups have already commenced preparation for a legal challenge. These groups are arguing – rightfully so – that the order should be deemed illegal. While we do not know what the grounds for these lawsuits will be, it is not the first time the FCC has been legally challenged after putting through a significant order.

It is important to mention that even though there will be ongoing legal challenges, the FCC’s revoke of net neutrality will remain intact for the future, which means carriers are eligible to interfere and hinder network traffic.

Lawmakers Could Play a Role in Reversing Thursday’s Vote

There is a chance that Congress could be responsible for overturning the FCC’s vote if they were to pass a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. In order for this act to be passed, most members of the Senate and the House will have to vote for it within 60 legislative days.

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