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FCC releases 400-page net neutrality order

2015-03-12 22:10:21| Telecom - Topix.net

The 400-page net neutrality order released by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission includes a long legal defense of the commission's vote last month to reclassify broadband as a regulated telecommunications service. The order, released Thursday in the wake of the commission's vote to approve net neutrality rules in late February, establishes "clear and enforceable rules" to protect consumers, an FCC official said.

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FCC releases net neutrality rules

2015-03-12 17:05:51| Telecom - Topix.net

Two weeks after voting to regulate broadband Internet service as a public utility, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday released 313 pages of rules detailing what would be allowed. The release of the rules had been eagerly anticipated by advocates and lawmakers, as well as broadband and technology companies.

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In our opinion: Net neutrality isn't necessary - ...

2015-03-09 08:13:51| Telecom - Topix.net

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler gestures as he speaks during an open hearing in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. "Net neutrality" sounds like such a friendly, fair term.

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Can Net Neutrality Survive the Impending Onslaught of Lawsuits?

2015-03-06 07:35:08| Telecom - Topix.net

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler holds the gavel as he announces the vote on net neutrality during a meeting on February 26, 2015. The Federal Communications Commission delivered a thrilling victory to Internet activists last week by approving sweeping net neutrality regulations, but critics already are plotting how to kill the rules in court.

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