FCC Moves to Restore Net Neutrality Rules to Ensure Open Internet Access

FCC proposing new net neutrality rules to regulate broadband providers and ensure open internet access.
Rules aim to prevent blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization by providers like Verizon and Comcast.
Previous net neutrality rules were adopted in 2015 under Obama admin but repealed in 2017 under Trump admin.
Supporters say rules needed to ensure fair and open internet access; opponents argue it gives FCC too much power.
Long road ahead - FCC vote in Oct to advance draft rules, then lengthy comment period before final vote possible in 2024.

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9/26/2023

FCC Chair Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules Banning Traffic Throttling and Paid Prioritization

FCC Chairman Jessica Rosenworcel plans to reinstate net neutrality rules, which would prohibit internet providers from blocking or throttling traffic and offering faster access to sites that pay extra fees.

9/26/2023

Biden Administration to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump

The Biden administration plans to restore net neutrality rules that were repealed by the Trump administration, aiming to protect open access to the internet as essential infrastructure.

9/26/2023

FCC to Vote on Reviving Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules Despite Republican Opposition

The Federal Communications Commission plans to open a new rulemaking to consider bringing back net neutrality rules that prevent internet service providers from blocking or throttling customers' internet traffic.

9/28/2023

FCC Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality to Block Huawei and ZTE Equipment

The Federal Communications Commission's proposal to reinstate net neutrality rules could potentially give it the authority to remove equipment from Huawei and ZTE, including data centers, in an effort to protect the nation's communications networks from national security threats.

10/19/2023

FCC Votes to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules in First Step Toward Stricter Internet Oversight

The FCC has voted in favor of a notice of proposed rulemaking to reinstate net neutrality rules, aiming to ensure that internet service providers treat all traffic equally, with the proposal resembling the Obama-era Open Internet Order that was repealed in 2017.

10/26/2023

FCC Plans to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump

The summary of the text is that the Trump-led FCC repealed net neutrality rules, but now the new Democratic majority is proposing to revive it.

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Posted 9/27/2023, 2:35:00 PM

FCC Moves to Restore Net Neutrality Rules to Ensure Open Internet Access

FCC proposing new net neutrality rules to regulate broadband providers and ensure open internet access.
Rules aim to prevent blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization by providers like Verizon and Comcast.
Previous net neutrality rules were adopted in 2015 under Obama admin but repealed in 2017 under Trump admin.
Supporters say rules needed to ensure fair and open internet access; opponents argue it gives FCC too much power.
Long road ahead - FCC vote in Oct to advance draft rules, then lengthy comment period before final vote possible in 2024.

cnet.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/26/2023

FCC Chair Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules Banning Traffic Throttling and Paid Prioritization

9/26/2023

Biden Administration to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump

The Biden administration plans to restore net neutrality rules that were repealed by the Trump administration, aiming to protect open access to the internet as essential infrastructure.

9/26/2023

FCC to Vote on Reviving Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules Despite Republican Opposition

9/28/2023

FCC Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality to Block Huawei and ZTE Equipment

10/19/2023

FCC Votes to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules in First Step Toward Stricter Internet Oversight

10/26/2023

FCC Plans to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump

The summary of the text is that the Trump-led FCC repealed net neutrality rules, but now the new Democratic majority is proposing to revive it.