FCC neuters net neutrality, votes out Obama-era rules

FCC neuters net neutrality, votes out Obama-era rules

6 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/news/net-neutrality-neutered-fcc-votes-out-obama-era-rules/

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, handing the broadband and wireless industries a big victory in their battle against government oversight of the internet.

The Republican-led FCC voted 3-2 along party lines to dismantle the 2015 regulations, which ensured all traffic on the internet is treated equally, and prevented broadband and wireless providers from blocking or slowing online content. The agency also voted to eliminate the legal foundation that gives the FCC oversight over internet service providers.