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May 15, 2014 07:49 pm GMT

FCC Advances Controversial Proposal on Net Neutrality

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Highlights: 3 things you need to know now

  • The FCC voted 3-2 to take the next step toward adopting a new proposal on net neutrality. A public comment period is now open.

  • We haven't seen the full proposal yet, but it would leave the door open for companies to strike deals that would prioritize some Internet traffic over others. Any such deal would be subject to scrutiny by the FCC.

  • The process isn't over — after the public comment period, the FCC will write a final set of rules and vote on them.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to push forward its much-anticipated proposal that will dictate how broadband providers can treat Internet traffic, a crucial piece of regulation that has drawn the attention of the world's largest Internet companies and a wide range of politicians including President Barack Obama. Read more...

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