Posted 9/26/2023, 8:45:00 PM
FCC Chair Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump
- FCC chair proposes to restore net neutrality rules repealed under Trump
- Seeks initial vote on Oct 19 to largely reinstate 2015 open internet rules
- Rules barred ISPs from blocking/throttling traffic or paid prioritization
- 2017 FCC vote reversed the rules, 2018 vote maintained reversal
- Restoring rules would bolster FCC authority over internet outages
- Repeal created loophole that FCC can't strip authorization from state-affiliated companies on national security grounds
- New rules would allow FCC to block companies controlled by foreign adversaries
- About 12 states now have net neutrality laws or regulations