This plugin detects FCC visitors using known FCC IP addresses and slows down your site for them in protect of their decision regarding net neutrality.
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WP PlugIndex currently records FCC Slow Lane version 1.0 as active, updated 12y ago and tested up to WordPress 3.9.
This plugin detects FCC visitors using known FCC IP blocks and slows down your site just for the FCC visitors. It displays a header to let them know that they are being slowed down in protect of the FCC decision regarding net neutrality.
It detects the known FCC IP blocks (CIDR) and intentionally delayed the site by few seconds and then shows a header on top of the site telling FCC users that they are being slowed down. The header automatically disappears 5 seconds later.
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 3.9.
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