The Open Internet (or “net neutrality”) rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2015 were the Obama administration’s most significant achievement in communications regulation. They were among the first rules the Trump administration targeted following the 2016 election. In May, the Trump FCC began a rulemaking proceeding to…
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Statement of Gigi Sohn on the July 12 Net Neutrality Day of Action
Comcast and the big Internet access providers already succeeded in getting rid of the rules that protect your online privacy. Now they're coming for your Internet. By asking the FCC to get rid of the net neutrality rules, they will turn the Internet into the worst of cable TV -…
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Mountain View Voice: Start-ups push to preserve net neutrality
Mountain View's tech startups are girding themselves for a big political fight over the data vital to their businesses. Smaller web companies say they could be crippled by slower bandwidth while premium data service is reserved for the large tech giants. The issue is net neutrality, the principle that all…
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Ars Technica: How to write a meaningful FCC comment supporting net neutrality
If you're hoping to keep strong net neutrality rules on the books, a former Federal Communications Commission official has some advice for writing a great comment to the FCC. (more…)
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Mashable: 4 steps to writing an impactful net neutrality comment (which you should do)
The Trump FCC’s proceeding to repeal the 2015 network neutrality rules and the legal footing (Title II of the Communications Act of 1934) in which they are grounded is in full swing. The rules ensure that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon don’t discriminate in favor or…
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CNN Tech: Amazon, Reddit, Etsy plan to protest for net neutrality
Amazon (AMZN, Tech30), Etsy (ETSY), Reddit and Kickstarter are part of a coalition of about 50 companies and advocacy groups that are planning an "Internet-wide day of action" to defend net neutrality. (more…)
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The Verge: Breaking down the FCC’s proposal to destroy net neutrality
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission voted to start a proceeding to repeal the 2015 network neutrality rules and the legal authority underlying it, Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. The rules ensure that internet users can access the online content and services of their choosing without interference…
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CNN Tech: Here’s how Trump’s FCC affects you
President Trump rarely spoke about the Federal Communications Commission during his campaign or after entering the White House. But since Trump took office and appointed a new head of the FCC, the agency has quickly set off a wave of outrage. On Thursday, the FCC voted 2-1 to move forward…
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CNN Tech: FCC votes to move forward with net neutrality rollback
The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 on Thursday to move forward with a proposal to roll back net neutrality protections. The rules were put in place by the agency during the Obama administration to keep the Internet open and fair. The controversial vote is the first step in a lengthy…
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Morning Consult: FCC Starts Clock on Undoing Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 Thursday to advance a proposal that would overturn the Obama-era rules enshrining the concept of net neutrality. With protesters gathered outside, the commission voted along party lines to move forward with undoing the rule that in 2015 made it illegal for internet service providers to…