FCC Advances Proposal to Erode Net Neutrality

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 its primary option would allow companies to strike deals that would prioritize some Internet traffic over others, with FCC scrutiny.

• 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...