FCC Unveils Plan To Repeal Net Neutrality Rules

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has unveiled his plan to undo the 2015 “net neutrality” rules that had placed Internet providers under the strictest-ever regulatory oversight

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Federal regulators are on track to loosen regulations of cable and telecom companies.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote Dec. 14 on a plan to undo the landmark 2015 rules that had placed Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon under the strictest-ever regulatory oversight.

The vote is expected to repeal so-called net neutrality rules, which prevent broadband companies from slowing down or blocking any sites or apps, or otherwise deciding what content gets to users faster.