Get the latest tech news

Neutered: Federal court strikes down FCC authority to impose net neutrality rules


The Federal Communications Commission's long-standing effort to establish stronger oversight of the internet was dealt a decisive blow this week when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...

Net neutrality, a principle that advocates for equal treatment of all internet traffic, has been a contentious issue in American politics for over a decade. In response to the court's decision, Rosenworcel called on Congress to enshrine net neutrality principles in federal law – an acknowledgment that the FCC's regulatory efforts have reached an impasse. Carr criticized the Biden administration's approach, stating that their plan relied on "persuading Americans that the internet would break in the absence of these so-called 'net neutrality' regulations."

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/technology

Read more on:

Photo of FCC

FCC

Photo of net neutrality rules

net neutrality rules

Photo of Federal Court

Federal Court

Related news:

News photo

Appeals court blocks FCC’s efforts to bring back net neutrality rules

News photo

The Morning After: FCC’s attempt to restore net neutrality didn't work

News photo

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules