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Here’s what you need to know:

A mixed message from Washington.

• “Most Americans now get their internet and phone services from one of a few providers, and most TV shows and movies are produced by a handful of big companies. But there is so far no clear view about how Washington will navigate this constantly shifting terrain.”

One of our business reporters, David Gelles, examined the differing stances that the Trump administration has taken this week on one of the central issues shaping business and society.

On Tuesday, the F.C.C. announced plans to dismantle rules that prevent internet service providers from charging higher fees and blocking access to some websites. (This video explains how net neutrality works.)