Article 3XK5A Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices

Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices

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Enlarge / A firefighter battling the Medocino Complex fire on August 7, 2018 near Lodoga, California. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan )

Thirteen Democratic members of Congress on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Verizon's recent throttling of the Santa Clara County Fire Department while it was fighting California's largest-ever wildfire.

"Throttling directly violates core net neutrality principles," the letter, led by US Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), said. "In light of the repeal of net neutrality, we urge you to investigate whether Verizon's practices were 'unfair or deceptive' pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act." The letter was sent to FTC Chairman Joseph Simons.

NEW: I sent a letter today with @NancyPelosi and 11 Northern California Members to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging them to investigate Verizon's throttling of Santa Clara County Fire Department's data. pic.twitter.com/joCNBcBoey

- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (@RepAnnaEshoo) August 24, 2018

The House members wrote to the FTC instead of the Federal Communications Commission because the latter agency ceded regulatory power to the FTC when it deregulated broadband and eliminated net neutrality rules.

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