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The notion of Net neutrality means all Internet traffic gets treated the same. But a deep divide exists on what rules -- if any -- will fuel innovation and protect US consumers.

Net neutrality a reality: FCC votes to bring Internet under utility-style rules

In a 3-2 vote, the agency decides to apply the same rules that govern telephone service to broadband, with the hope that it ensures the fair and equal treatment of all traffic on the Internet.

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<p>Congress looks to revive debate over net neutrality and FCC authority over broadband networks.</p>

Congressional Democrats Introduce Net Neutrality Bill

Senate and House Democrats introduce a bill to reinstate Obama-era net neutrality rules and to give the FCC authority over broadband networks.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonJuly 28, 2022 1:41 PM PDT

Broadband Industry Ends California Net Neutrality Lawsuit

After losing their federal appeal earlier this year, the trade groups dropped their case to overturn California's net neutrality protections.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonApril 22, 2022 1:16 PM PDT

Biden's pro-net neutrality pick for FCC calls Republican criticism 'unfair' and 'false'

In her second hearing, President Biden's nominee, Gigi Sohn, said Republicans' opposition to her is all about hamstringing the FCC.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonFebruary 9, 2022 8:13 PM PST

<p>In a big blow to broadband companies, a federal appeals court upheld an earlier ruling that allows California to enforce its net neutrality law. </p>

Appeals court upholds California's net neutrality law

The court says that with no federal net neutrality protections on the books, states can pass their own.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonJanuary 28, 2022 1:54 PM PST

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<p>During the last battle over net neutrality, then-Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel addressed protesters outside the FCC headquarters in Washington, DC to oppose the Republican repeal of rules in December 2017. Now that Rosenworcel has been named FCC chair and Democrats will soon hold a majority, the debate over whether the FCC will have authority to regulate broadband is expected to come back in 2022. </p>

Net neutrality will make a comeback in 2022

President Biden's FCC nominees say now is the time to bring back the agency's authority over broadband.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonJanuary 10, 2022 5:00 AM PST

<p>Net neutrality is back in the news.</p>

Net neutrality, take two? Joe Biden seeks return of Obama-era rules

Rules for protecting a free and open internet are in the news again. This time they're being pitched as a gateway to more competition. Here's what it means.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonJuly 13, 2021 5:00 AM PDT

AT&T discontinues 'sponsored data' due to California's net neutrality law

The carrier says it'll no longer exempt its DirecTV and AT&T streaming services from its wireless customers' tiered data plans.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonMarch 17, 2021 3:01 PM PDT

<p>California's net neutrality could be the basis for new federal protections under a Democrat controlled FCC.</p>

Biden DOJ drops Trump-era lawsuit to block California net neutrality law

California's net neutrality law is considered stricter than Obama-era federal rules, which Trump's FCC had repealed. Trump's DOJ had challenged California's law in court.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonFebruary 9, 2021 1:09 PM PST

<p>Activists gather in Washington, DC outside FCC headquarters in December 2017 to protest the repeal of Obama-era net neutrality protections.  </p>

The net neutrality fight is about to come roaring back

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will step down when President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. That's likely to reignite an old debate over who should police the internet.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonDecember 3, 2020 10:21 AM PST

<p>(From left to right) FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly, Chairman Ajit Pai, and Commissioner Brendan Carr reiterated their repeal of the net neutrality rules in a vote Tuesday, as they considered issues brought up in a 2019 federal court decision that told the agency to reconsider some provisions of their repeal.  </p>

Republican-controlled FCC doubles down on net neutrality repeal

In a 3-2 vote, Republicans on the FCC say they won't change a thing in their 2017 repeal of Obama-era net neutrality protections.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonOctober 27, 2020 3:07 PM PDT

<p>The FCC may be forced to share information about the fraudulent comments filed during the net neutrality repeal process in 2017.</p>

Judge orders FCC to share net neutrality repeal comment records

The ruling is a win for the New York Times, which had asked the FCC to hand over information about Russian interference in its 2017 repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonMay 4, 2020 1:54 PM PDT

<p>The battle to restore net neutrality continues as Mozilla files its appeal before the DC Circuit. </p>

To save net neutrality, Mozilla and others file appeal

The company wants the full DC Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear the case upholding the FCC's repeal of Obama-era rules.

Articleby Marguerite ReardonDecember 13, 2019 11:47 AM PST