As FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Not Everyone is on Board


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www.telecompetitor.com— As FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Not Everyone is on Board The industry experienced déjà vu today as the FCC once again imposed Net Neutrality rules and classified broadband as a Title II telecommunications service.  The move came in a three-to-two vote, with Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington dissenting. Also Telecompetitor

Raw Story—'Everyone should celebrate': FCC restores net neutrality rules. Open internet advocates on Thursday applauded the Federal Communications Commission's long-anticipated vote to revive net neutrality rules and reestablish FCC oversight of broadband.The 3-2 vote along party lines to reclassify broadband as a public service under Title II of the Communications Act came seven months after FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced the push in the wake of the U.S. Senate confirming Commissioner Anna Gomez.Commissioner Geoffrey Starks joined Rosenworcel and Gomez to...

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—FCC reinstates net neutrality rules. SAN FRANCISCO >> The FCC today restored “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Axios—FCC restores net neutrality rules. The FCC on Thursday voted to treat internet companies like utilities, clearing the way for heightened scrutiny on the industry.