ICSI in New Scientist

Who controls your internet access? It's tempting to think that no one does. Sign up with an internet service provider (ISP) and that's it: you're free to browse. Well, not quite free. Your ISP is your internet gatekeeper. Many provide trouble-free service. But providers are able to slow down or block online activities such as file-sharing – an ability that the US Federal Communications Commission wants to rescind.