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FCC's Net Neutrality Takes Effect

The rules could be short-lived because they face review in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia Circuit. ...More
November 21, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Senate Rejects Resolution to Overturn FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

The vote does not end uncertainty over the future of the rules, which go into effect Nov. 20, but will be reviewed by a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ...More
November 10, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
White House, Senate Headed for Collision Course on Net Neutrality

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, a Republican from Texas, and other lawmakers are moving to annihilate FCC rules before they take effect later this month. ...More
November 9, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Appeals Court in D.C. To Decide Fate of FCC’s ‘Open Internet’ Rules

The FCC is gearing up to defend its Open Internet Order in several appeals that have been consolidated before a court in Washington, D.C. ...More
October 7, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Verizon Appeals Net Neutrality Rules

The telecommunications giant claims the rules will create uncertainty for the communications industry. ...More
September 30, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Free Press Challenges Net Neutrality Rules

Free Press claims the Federal Communications Commission cannot justify distinguishing between wired and wireless Internet access. ...More
September 29, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
FCC Finally Publishes Internet Rules

The so-called Net neutrality rules are expected to face court challenges in Washington, D.C. ...More
September 23, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News, Service & Network Management
FCC Seeks Nominations on Open Internet Advisory Committee

Nominations are due to the FCC by 11:59 p.m. ET, Sept. 1, 2011. ...More
July 1, 2011
Posted in News
FCC Net Neutrality Rules Set to Move Ahead

The guidance helps to clear an obstacle that has been holding up the effective date of controversial rules that prohibit broadband providers from blocking lawful content or unreasonably discriminating on their networks. ...More
June 30, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in News
FCC Faces Heat Over Disclosure Requirements in Net Neutrality Rules

FCC officials have been meeting with members of the communications industry over specific disclosure requirements that the Commission imposed last December. Such concerns are causing further delays in the effective date of the controversial order. ...More
June 8, 2011 By Josh Long
Posted in Articles, Service & Network Management