FCC vote to restore Net Neutrality regulations passes
The FCC will now work to implement internet protections and standards that were repealed in 2017.
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The FCC will now work to implement internet protections and standards that were repealed in 2017.
The FCC will hold an open meeting later in April 2024 to vote on the restoration of Net Neutrality standards and consumer protections.
The minimum benchmark has been changed from the 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload established in 2015 to 100Mbps/20Mbps.
Rosenworcel opined that 'internet access is a necessity for daily life' and signaled intent to reinstate Net Neutrality.
Notorious for his efforts in removal of Net Neutrality regulations, Ajit Pai will step down from his position as FCC Chairman as Biden takes office in January.
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The FCC vote is a gut punch to supporters of Net Neutrality, but there could still be hope that this decision could be overturned.
Net Neutrality is extremely important, and Shacknews has compiled a bunch of ways that people can help.
Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter are among the sites asking readers to flood the FCC with feedback in support of a free internet.