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FCC restores net neutrality regulations to prevent service degradation

The New York Times — April 25, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: The Federal Communications Commission voted to restore net neutrality regulations, originally implemented under the Obama administration, to prevent broadband providers from blocking or degrading services. The three-to-two vote along party lines under President Biden's commission aims to regulate broadband like utilities, ensuring oversight of outages and security issues. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasized the importance of high-speed internet for communication.

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