US Revives Net Neutrality to Establish Authority Over Internet
- Net neutrality rules set to return as FCC finalizes vote
- Broadband industry will likely file legal challenges
The Federal Communications Commission’s Democratic majority adopted rules that bar broadband providers from interfering with web traffic.
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US regulators reinstated net neutrality rules that aim to ensure everything on the internet is equally accessible, reclaiming authority over broadband service and setting the stage for legal challenges.
The Federal Communications Commission’s Democratic majority adopted rules that bar broadband providers from interfering with web traffic. Their vote revives regulations that were gutted in 2017 by FCC Republicans.