Without net neutrality, the power to discriminate would be given to those who provide internet services (Verizon, AT&T,and Comcast among others). They would have gatekeeper status – the ability to dictate the speeds at which users can access any site on the Internet. While open access remains the broader ideal for openness, interconnectivity, and ensuring a level playing field in a competitive online marketplace, net neutrality is a specific legislative means to achieve that goal. Blogs, websites dedicated to controversial issues, nonprofit websites, or small businesses whose competitors have deeper pockets are all at risk of having their sites relegated to the slow lane.