In January, a landmark legislative decision was made regarding net neutrality: The D.C. Court of Appeals struck down portions of the Open Internet rules that ensured telecoms played fair.
Since then, it has been the subject of many contentious debates among open Internet supporters and opponents of government regulation. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. First, let's look exactly what net neutrality means.
See also: What the FCC Net Neutrality Proposal Means for Your Internet
The D.C Circuit Court of Appeals struck down parts of the Open Internet rules presented by the FCC that would have prevented Verizon from selling tiered Internet packages similar to those of cellular data plans. Proponents of net neutrality saw this decision as the end of a free and open Internet.
The latest video in our Mashable Explains series explores exactly what net neutrality is — and why you should care about it. After you watch, above, subscribe to Mashable on YouTube for more on this issue and more.