Net Neutrality Rules End June 11 as Challenges Proceed

May 11, 2018

(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Communications Commissions Obama-era requirement that internet service providers treat web content equally will end June 11 and be replaced by new rules compelling them to disclose their practices. On June 11, we will have a framework in place that encourages innovation and investment in our nations networks, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, said in an emailed statement, announcing the changeover.

“On June 11, we will have a framework in place that encourages innovation and investment in our nation’s networks,” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, said in an emailed statement, announcing the changeover. “And we will embrace a modern, forward-looking approach that will help the United States lead the world in 5G, the next generation of wireless connectivity.”

The White House has completed review of the revision passed in December by the Republican-led FCC, according to notice in federal register. During the review, the regulation approved by the panel when Barack Obama was president -- which forbids internet service providers from barring or slowing web traffic -- has remained in effect.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel lamented the change.

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