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Your internet use could change as 'net neutrality' ends

But any changes are likely to happen slowly over the coming months

In this Jan. 17, 2014, file photo, a person displays Netflix on a tablet in North Andover, Mass. Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change, though not right away, following a formal repeal of Obama-era internet protections. The repeal takes effect six months after the FCC voted to undo “net neutrality” rules that had barred broadband and cellphone companies from favoring their own services and discriminating against rivals such as Netflix. - photo by Associated Press

Netflix — In this Jan. 17, 2014, file photo, a person displays Netflix on a tablet in North Andover, Mass. Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change, though not right away, following a formal repeal of Obama-era internet protections. The repeal takes effect six months after the FCC voted to undo “net neutrality” rules that had barred broadband and cellphone companies from favoring their own services and discriminating against rivals such as Netflix. - photo by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change — though not right away — following the official demise Monday of Obama-era internet protections.

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