The Federal Communications Commission Thursday will consider rules that govern how broadband companies treat Internet traffic. The latest draft of the proposal by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler would prevent broadband providers from blocking or slowing down the delivery of certain content to consumers. But it would also allow the companies to strike deals with content companies for preferential treatment, sometimes called a fast lane. The plan has sparked a lot of debate in the Internet and policy communities, both from people who say the rules are not needed at all, to those who say they’re not strong enough. The Internet’s attention will be focused squarely on the commission on Thursday when Mr. Wheeler takes the gavel at 10:30 a.m.

Here are five things (or four things and one person) to watch as the commission votes on whether to move forward with the proposal.