Net Neutrality and the Digital Divide

Interesting article this week regarding net neutrality legislation the FCC, the White House, and many non-profit organizations are advocating for. The editorial suggests it could be the key to decreasing (or at least halting) the digital divide in the United States. 

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/11/our-view-regulating-internet-could-ease-digital-divide/

However, others would argue that net neutrality regulation will only exacerbate the digital divide, by harming innovation and hitting consumer's pocketbook with increased taxation.
From the Washington Times article: "A Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday blasted President Obama’s plan to regulate the Internet, saying it will lead to “utility-style regulation,” new taxes and less consumer choice."
http://www.wsj.com/articles/andy-kessler-forget-net-neut-focus-on-fiber-1423785125

What do you think?