Net Neutrality

Lawmaker Seeks Allies to Reverse Net Neutrality Repeal

And the controversial sex trafficking bill is scheduled for a House vote.

  • By Heather Kuldell and Joseph Marks
Protesters carry the top of an alarm clock display that reads "Net Neutrality" after a protest at the FCC headquarters in Washington. Protesters carry the top of an alarm clock display that reads "Net Neutrality" after a protest at the FCC headquarters in Washington.

Net Neutrality Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Internet Itself

The internet, from its infrastructure to its applications, is not built for us.

  • By Dhruv Mehrotra, Quartz
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai takes a drink from a mug during the meeting where the FCC voted on net neutrality, in Washington. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai takes a drink from a mug during the meeting where the FCC voted on net neutrality, in Washington.

Statehouses Are The New Arena In the Battle for Net Neutrality

At least 14 states have signed or introduced orders and bills seeking to enforce net neutrality.

  • By Michael J. Coren, Quartz
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

How the Battle for Net Neutrality Will Continue in 2018

Proponents of net neutrality are pursuing several different paths to prevent internet service providers from tampering with website access.

  • By Jack Corrigan
After a meeting voting to end net neutrality, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai smiles while listening to a question from a reporter, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. After a meeting voting to end net neutrality, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai smiles while listening to a question from a reporter, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

Net Neutrality Was Never Enough

The internet is as much the enemy as it is the hero of contemporary life.

  • By Ian Bogost, The Atlantic
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai arrives for an FCC meeting where they will vote on net neutrality, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai arrives for an FCC meeting where they will vote on net neutrality, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

FCC Kills Net Neutrality Rules, Hands Internet Back to FTC

After the vote, the power to police internet service providers shifts back the Federal Trade Commission.

  • By Jack Corrigan
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Bots or Not, FCC Refuses to Delay Net Neutrality Vote

Despite increasing concerns over the integrity of the public comment process, the agency will vote as scheduled.

  • By Jack Corrigan

FTC Ready to Police Internet If FCC Repeals Net Neutrality Rules

The Federal Trade Commission has a long-established role in preserving online competition, Acting Chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen said.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Federal Communication Commission chairman Ajit Pai Federal Communication Commission chairman Ajit Pai

Network Neutrality Can't Fix the Internet

The FCC is poised to dismantle common carriage for broadband and wireless providers. That’s bad, but the internet itself is worse.

  • By Ian Bogost, The Atlantic
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

FCC Chairman: Government Will Stop ‘Micromanaging the Internet’

Chairman Ajit Pai unveiled the commission’s plan to roll back net neutrality regulations put in place during the Obama administration.

  • By Jack Corrigan

People Are Uploading Memes and Fake Documents to the FCC Website Using API Keys the Agency Gave Out

There’s no hacking involved here.

  • By Keith Collins, Quartz
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

How to Leave a Comment for the FCC About Net Neutrality

Final public comments are due tomorrow, Aug. 30, by end of day, eastern time.

  • By Molly Rubin, Quartz

Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation

A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.

  • By Joseph Marks

Verizon Claims FCC Is Not Reversing Net Neutrality Rules Two Days After FCC Chairman Suggests It Is

Although Verizon has publicly said it supports net neutrality rules, the company has also played a significant role in impeding the regulations.

  • By Keith Collins, Quartz