FCC reinstates Net Neutrality in the US to ensure a level playing field for all internet users


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TechSpot— The Obama-era rules classify broadband service providers in the US as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, subjecting them to the same regulatory oversight as telephone networks and cable TV. According to the FCC, the open internet standard will "protect consumers, defend national security, and advance publicRead Entire Article

www.kxl.com—Net Neutrality Restored As FCC Votes To Regulate Internet Providers. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore rules to prevent broadband internet

www.theyeshivaworld.com—Net Neutrality Restored As FCC Votes To Regulate Internet Providers. The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration. In 2017, under then-President Donald Trump, the […]

Daily Kos—FCC restores net neutrality, fulfilling a Biden promise. The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines on Thursday to restore net neutrality. The move fulfills a promise made by President Joe Biden in 2021 and effectively restores regulations put in place during the Obama administration.  “In our post-pandemic world, we know that broadband is a necessity, not a luxury,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wrote. Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) must give the same level of access to all data and...