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Repeal and Replace Network Neutrality
- FTC, FCC Outline Agreement to Coordinate Online Consumer Protection Efforts Following Adoption of The Restoring Internet Freedom Order FTC Dec. 11, 2017
- Restoring Internet Freedom, Final Rule, 83 FR 7852, 02/22/18 ("In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) returns to the light-touch regulatory scheme that enabled the internet to develop and thrive for nearly two decades. The Commission restores the classification of broadband internet access service as a lightly-regulated information service and reinstates the private mobile service classification of mobile broadband internet access service. The Restoring Internet Freedom Order requires internet service providers (ISPs) to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service. Finding that transparency is sufficient to protect the openness of the internet and that conduct rules have greater costs than benefits, the Order eliminates the conduct rules imposed by the Title II Order.")
- Devin Coldwey, The FCC’s order gutting net neutrality is now official — but the fight is just getting started, Tech Crunch 02/22/18,
- RESTORING INTERNET FREEDOM. Proposes to restore the Internet to a light-touch regulatory framework by classifying broadband Internet access service as an information service and seeks comment on the existing rules governing Internet service providers' practices. (Dkt No. 17-108 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 07/17/2017. Reply Comments Due: 08/16/2017. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-60). WCB https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-17-60A1.docx
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- Federal Register Notice June 2, 2017
- WHAT CAPITOL HILL IS SAYING ABOUT FCC CHAIRMAN PAI'S PROPOSAL TO RESTORE INTERNET FREEDOM. FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: OCHAP https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344683A1.docx
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344683A1.pdf- Released: 04/27/2017. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU GUIDANCE ON FILING COMMENTS IN THE RESTORING INTERNET FREEDOM PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 17-108 ). CGB . https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344623A1.docx
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344623A1.pdf- Released: 04/27/2017. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU OPENS WC DOCKET NO. 17-108. (DA No. 17-396). (Dkt No 17-108 ) By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau opens WC Docket No. 17-108, which is captioned "Restoring Internet Freedom.". WCB . Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-17-396A1.docx
- Fact Sheet and Draft NPRM April 27, 2017
- JOINT STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON CLYBURN AND FTC COMMISSIONER TERRELL MCSWEENY ON LEAVING BROADBAND CONSUMERS AND COMPETITION UNPROTECTED by Statement. OCMC https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344627A1.docx
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- Chairman Pai and Com. O'Reily dissented from the 2015 Open Internet Order.
Congress
- Brian Fung, Senate approves bipartisan resolution to restore FCC net neutrality rules, May 16, 2018 WAPO
- S.J.Res.52 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". Passed Senate without amendment (05/16/2018) This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.
- Harper Neidig, Schumer blames congressional GOP for net neutrality repeal, The Hill June 11 2018
- 39 Senators Call on FCC Chairman Pai to Abandon 'Reckless' Plan to End Net Neutrality Senate Commerce Comm Dec. 12 2017
- Letter from Senate Dems to Ch. Pai re Network Neutrality May 9, 2017 ("We write to convey our strong opposition to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would undermine the Open Internet and gut critical network neutrality protections.")
- Nelson calls Pai’s proposal to roll back net neutrality rules ‘a dereliction of duty’, Senate Commerce Committee April 26, 2017
Litigation
- John Eggerton, Appeals of FCC Net Neutrality Order Move to D.C. Circuit, Multichannel News Mar. 28, 2018,
Stakeholders
- More Heat than Light, AT&T Dec. 13, 2017
- Internet Pioneers and Leaders Tell the FCC: You Don’t Understand How the Internet Works (Dec. 2017) ("It is important to understand that the FCC’s proposed Order is based on a flawed and factually inaccurate understanding of Internet technology. These flaws and inaccuracies were documented in detail in a 43-page-long joint comment signed by over 200 of the most prominent Internet pioneers and engineers and submitted to the FCC on July 17, 2017. ")
- Internet Association Calls For FCC To Vote Down Proposal To Gut Net Neutrality Protections Dec. 6, 2017
News
- Johannes Bauer, Network Neutrality Repeal: How Not To Restore Internet Freedom, Forbes Dec. 14, 2017(" U.S. communications law is in need of an overhaul. Oscillating between the straitjackets of common carrier and information services risks replacing one inadequate framework with another. ")
- AT&T Reiterates Commitment to an Open Internet, June 11 2018 ("our commitment to an open internet will not waver, just as our customers expect and deserve. In January, our Chairman published an open letter reiterating that commitment to support internet freedom on our network and calling for an Internet Bill of Rights that guarantees consumer protections applicable to all internet companies. ")
- Jon Brodkin, Ajit Pai Says You're Going to Love the Death of Network Neutrality, Ars Technica June 11, 2018 (""Our approach includes strong consumer protections," Pai wrote in his CNET op-ed. Those protections are transparency rules that require ISPs to publicly disclose any blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization. While the FCC is removing itself from net neutrality regulation, the Federal Trade Commission can try to punish ISPs that make net neutrality promises and fail to keep them.")
- Where’s the fire? With unclear legal authority, Trump FCC rushes to hand responsibility over internet service to FTC, Brookings Dec 13 2017
- “Restoring” Internet Freedom for Whom? Telefrieden Nov. 2017
- Study of Comments in FCC Restoring Internet Freedom Docket, Emprata
- FCC’s Pai launches plans to revise net neutrality rules, ITU Blog April 27, 2017
- FCC head Ajit Pai: You can thank me for carriers’ new unlimited data plans Ars Technica 2/28/17
- FCC Chair Claims Broadband Investment At Historic Low Level Because Of Net Neutrality; That’s Not What Numbers Say , Consumerists 2/28/17
- The New FCC Chairman’s Plan to Undermine Net Neutrality, Wired 3/1/17 ("But until this week, Pai hasn’t explained how he would go about reversing the rules. Now he appears to be staking his strategy to how much—or how little—broadband providers are spending to improve their networks.")