# In an in-depth Q&A, Professor Nicholas Economides discusses net neutrality

1 Faculty News June 6, 2017 ![Spiceworks logo 192 x 144](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/spiceworks192x144.jpg?itok=M27Y4A1t)>

Excerpt from [Spiceworks](https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/2000778-the-case-for-net-neutrality-q-a-with-dr-nicholas-economides?from_forum=3868) -- "If we go to a system without net neutrality, consumers lose the ability to make those choices. Instead, telecom and cable companies such as AT&T and Verizon are going to make those choices for consumers. The choices are going to be made by the telecom and cable companies, and not by the consumers."

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