The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to revisit net neutrality rules ensuring equal internet access. These rules, first introduced in 2015, prevented ISPs from blocking websites or charging extra for faster services but were repealed in 2018.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, emphasizing the essential nature of broadband access, announced that the commission plans an initial vote on October 19th to reinstate these rules. Though the proposal mirrors the 2015 regulations, reinstating them will require time, further says, and potential legal battles, especially as telecom giants like Verizon and AT&T have previously opposed such rules.