FCC to Vote on Restoring Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
• FCC plans to vote April 25 on restoring net neutrality rules adopted in 2015 and later repealed under Trump • FCC Chair Rosenworcel argues net neutrality protects free speech by preventing ISPs from influencing access • Polls show net neutrality has rare bipartisan support from public, though some Republican legislators oppose it • FCC believes investments increased after 2015 rules; critics say rules discourage investment and enable overreach • Unclear how FCC can prevent future administrations from reversing course again on net neutrality