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FCC's net neutrality rules are hereby in force

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Title: The FCC's net neutrality rules are now in effect
Author: Jacob Kastrenakes
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:45:00 -0400
Link: http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/12/8771155/net-neutrality-rules-now-in-effect-fcc

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Net neutrality rules are once again in place in the US, giving the Federal
Communications Commission authority to stop internet providers from unfairly
degrading your service. The battle for net neutrality isn't over, but this
still marks an important milestone. The commission originally implemented net
neutrality rules in 2010, but they were overturned in court[2] last January.
After a lengthy period of public comments, the commission passed a new set of
rules[3] that appear to stand on stronger legal backing. The rules passed in
late February[4], but they're only now going into effect.

Continue reading…[5]

Links:
[1]: https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/uWAS_RsFudSh-JAmGKm2r7w1Wx8=/0x86%3A4728x3238/800x536/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/46524156/GettyImages-464501340.0.jpg (image)
[2]: http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/14/5307650/federal-court-strikes-down-net-neutrality-rules (link)
[3]: http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/12/8116237/net-neutrality-rules-open-internet-order-released (link)
[4]: http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/26/8114265/fcc-ruling-net-neutrality-victory-internet-title-ii (link)
[5]: http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/12/8771155/net-neutrality-rules-now-in-effect-fcc (link)


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