Posted 10/19/2023, 6:09:00 PM
FCC Takes First Step Toward Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
- FCC votes 3-2 along party lines to begin process of reinstating net neutrality rules
- Net neutrality requires internet providers to treat all web traffic equally, not block or throttle sites
- Rules were put in place in 2015 under Obama, killed in 2017 under Trump
- Next step is public comment period on the FCC's new net neutrality proposals
- If adopted after review, FCC would restore regulations prohibiting blocking, throttling and paid prioritization of web content
