FCC’s plan to make your Internet a ‘public utility’ will only make it worse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Federal Communications Commission revived its proposal to reclassify Internet providers as public utilities under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, commonly known as “net neutrality.” The FCC vote will take place on April 25. This marks a step back for all American Internet users, who have thus […]
Why Democratic Control of the FCC Won’t Bode Well for Internet Freedom
By Yaël Ossowski Late Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden revealed his nominations to the Federal Communications Commission. As one would expect, his two nominations — Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn — come from Democratic circles and have upheld progressive priorities for telecom policies. Rosenworcel has been a commissioner since 2012 and served as acting chair […]
