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Posted 9/28/2023, 8:01:33 PM

FCC Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality to Block Huawei and ZTE Equipment

FCC proposes reinstating net neutrality rules to gain authority to force removal of Huawei and ZTE equipment from US networks.
Proposal asks if rules would allow FCC to prohibit Chinese equipment in any network infrastructure used to route or transmit communications.
FCC in November banned approvals of new telecom equipment from Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risk.
FCC named Chinese telecom companies Pacific Networks and China Unicom as threats in September 2022.
FCC says existing authority does not cover broadband, calling it a national security loophole to be addressed.

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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

FCC Moves to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Requiring Equal Web Traffic Treatment

The FCC is set to reinstate net neutrality rules, treating all internet traffic equally and preventing broadband providers from giving favorable treatment to business partners or their own services.

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Biden Administration to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Repealed Under Trump

The Biden administration plans to restore net neutrality rules that were repealed by the Trump administration, aiming to protect open access to the internet as essential infrastructure.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

9/26/2023

FCC Plans to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Requiring Equal Internet Access

The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward with plans to reinstate net neutrality protections that were removed during the Trump administration, which would prevent internet service providers from blocking or prioritizing certain content.

10/19/2023

FCC Votes to Reinstate Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines to begin the process of reinstating net neutrality laws, giving the FCC greater authority to regulate the internet and prevent harmful practices by broadband providers.

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.

10/19/2023

FCC Takes First Step Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules

The Federal Communications Commission voted to proceed with a proposal to restore net neutrality rules, which would categorize high-speed internet as a utility and enable the agency to regulate broadband providers for net neutrality violations.

10/19/2023

FCC Takes First Step Toward Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to restore net neutrality protections, ensuring that internet providers cannot block or throttle certain traffic, in a move supported by three Democrat commissioners.

10/19/2023

FCC Votes Again to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules Despite Opposition

The FCC has voted to reinstate "net neutrality" rules, classifying internet service providers as public utilities and preventing blocking or throttling of traffic unless companies pay more, a decision that is likely to be challenged in court.

Topics

Posted 9/28/2023, 8:01:33 PM

FCC Proposes Reinstating Net Neutrality to Block Huawei and ZTE Equipment

FCC proposes reinstating net neutrality rules to gain authority to force removal of Huawei and ZTE equipment from US networks.
Proposal asks if rules would allow FCC to prohibit Chinese equipment in any network infrastructure used to route or transmit communications.
FCC in November banned approvals of new telecom equipment from Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risk.
FCC named Chinese telecom companies Pacific Networks and China Unicom as threats in September 2022.
FCC says existing authority does not cover broadband, calling it a national security loophole to be addressed.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/26/2023

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

9/26/2023

FCC Moves to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Requiring Equal Web Traffic Treatment

The FCC is set to reinstate net neutrality rules, treating all internet traffic equally and preventing broadband providers from giving favorable treatment to business partners or their own services.

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

9/26/2023

FCC Plans to Restore Net Neutrality Rules Requiring Equal Internet Access

10/19/2023

FCC Votes to Reinstate Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules

10/19/2023

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

10/19/2023

FCC Takes First Step Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules

10/19/2023

FCC Takes First Step Toward Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules

10/19/2023

FCC Votes Again to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules Despite Opposition