The FCC has approved Net Neutrality rules and declared Broadband a Utility
As has been reported everywhere, the FCC has approved Net Neutrality rules and declared broadband a Utility.
The text of the document is probably worth scanning, at least.
The text of the document is probably worth scanning, at least.
Republicans are also trying to overturn the new rules, though they don't have large enough of a majority to override a presidential veto:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/02/despite-fcc-vote-republicans-in-congress-not-conceding-on-net-neutrality/
And I think it's important to remember the widespread outcry over Wheeler's appointment as FCC chairman. With his history as a lobbyist for the cable and wireless industry, previous President of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) and CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA), a huge number of outspoken voices were SURE he was a cynical choice, which would do the bidding of the industry.