net neutrality in the united states
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U.S. Votes to Begin Reinstatement of Net Neutrality
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday in favour of restoring open internet protections for consumers and businesses, also referred to as net neutrality. Net neutrality first went into effect back in 2015 under the Obama administration. The idea being that internet providers should treat all traffic equally and not throttle or block certain traffic…
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FCC Will Force Internet Providers to Create Broadband ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Prevent Surprise Costs
Aiming to put an end to unexpected costs and fees for broadband, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal requiring providers, such as AT&T and Comcast, to create “nutrition labels” to help consumers navigate the industry’s maze of prices and offers.