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Tag: Net Neutrality
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Will Not Reconsider FCC Title II Decision
With Brendan Carr taking over at the FCC, it is unlikely that the commission will ask the courts to review the Title II decision.
Carr to be Next FCC Chair: What It Means for Telecom
As FCC chair, Brendan Carr likely would overturn Net Neutrality and might want Big Tech to pay into the USF. What about SpaceX?
FCC Net Neutrality Rules Blocked by Federal Court
The new FCC rules, aimed at restoring net neutrality principles, were slated to take effect on July 22, 2024.
As FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Not Everyone is on Board
The Net Neutrality rules pose an unnecessary burden for small rural providers, said four associations representing those providers.
Could Net Neutrality Proposal Derail Universal Service Fund Reforms?
If proposed Net Neutrality plans are adopted, broadband revenues won’t count toward the Universal Service Fund contribution base.
Title II and Net Neutrality Rules Could Be Back Sometime This Summer
Net Neutrality and Title II rules have come and gone with each change in FCC leadership. They’re poised to come back again.
Industry Groups Applaud FCC Broadband Speed Definition, Despite Concerns It’s Part of a Big Title II Ploy
As the FCC broadband speed definition is raised for the annual progress report, Carr challenged the finding about deployment timeliness.
Commissioners Trade Punches As FCC Moves Ahead on Net Neutrality
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel says we need nationwide Net Neutrality rules. Colleague Brendan Carr says the rules are the sheep’s clothing on
Here We Go Again: FCC Gets Set to Re-impose Net Neutrality
The proposed Net Neutrality rules are similar to those put in place in 2015, FCC officials told reporters. Those rules were reversed in
Senators Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Net Neutrality
Enough Fiber in Your Broadband Diet? FCC Proposes Broadband ‘Nutrition Labels’
The broadband consumer label aims to make it easier for consumers to compare broadband offerings. It was mandated in the
Biden Looks to Revive Net Neutrality, Gets an Earful from Provider Associations
According to an executive order from President Biden Net Neutrality rules would require providers to treat all internet services equally.
Former FCC Chair Explains Why the Government Might Need 5G Access, Outlines Biden Priorities
The military may have a real need for a nationalized 5G network, said Julius Genachowski. He believes the government will share
Appeals Court Upholds Most of Restoring Internet Freedom Order
The FCC Restoring Internet Freedom Order of 2017 reversed Net Neutrality rules put in place in 2015 by the previous FCC administration.
Let’s 5G: Without Mentioning Small Cells, Verizon Seeks Consumer Support for Them
The Verizon Let’s 5G initiative includes a website that consumers can use to send a Verizon-prepared statement to local officials advocating “the immediate rollout of 5G wireless service.”
Senate Net Neutrality Vote Aims to Reinstate Rules
The Senate voted 52-47 yesterday to overturn the FCC decision late last year to end Net Neutrality rules. The Senate Net Neutrality vote was based on the Congressional Review Act, which allows a vote on regulatory decisions. The action is not expected to . . .
FCC Broadband Report: New Deployments Rise After Two-Year Drop
The FCC broadband report for 2018 attributes a drop in new broadband deployments between 2015 and 2017 to the previous commission’s Title II order that imposed Net Neutrality guidelines and argues that reversing that decision has spurred deployment.
BTC Broadband Seizes on Net Neutrality Debate, Removes Bandwidth Caps
BTC Broadband is trying to woo subscribers from cable competitors by touting its support for Net Neutrality and its symmetrical speeds.
Report: When it Comes to Net Neutrality Support, Knowledge is Evidently Power
Net neutrality perceptions vary by age, gender and political affiliation, according to research firm Gfk. But the majority of people who say they understand the issue say they support net neutrality, regardless of which category they fall into.
Top Telecom Stories of 2017 (7 High-Profile, 3 Low-Profile)
Some of the top telecom stories of 2017 were impossible to miss — like Net Neutrality or 5G and fixed wireless trials. Others may be equally important but
Room Evacuation Accompanies FCC Net Neutrality Reversal
Security personnel initiated a room evacuation during an FCC vote on controversial Net Neutrality reversal. The decision may destroy internet freedom, said
Broadband Provider Groups Aim to Debunk “Overexaggerated” Net Neutrality Fears
Consumers’ Net Neutrality fears and FCC rules are focused on broadband providers, who don’t block or favor certain traffic. But companies…
FCC Poised to Reverse Net Neutrality, Title II Decisions
The FCC will vote to reverse Net Neutrality guidelines next month. New guidelines would allow paid prioritization as long as broadband providers disclose . . .
FCC Gets Set for Broadband Reclassification; Clyburn Fears USF Impact
Broadband reclassification could lead to relaxed Net Neutrality guidelines. Could it also imperil FCC authority to shift universal service toward broadband?