Expected FCC net neutrality proposal would regulate the Internet like a utility<article>
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<p>FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is about to propose strong net neutrality rules that would ban paid “fast lanes” and cover both fixed and mobile networks, according to The Wall Street Journal.</p><p>Wheeler will seek so-called “Title II” regulation that would treat all broadband providers like telecommunications companies rather than less restricted information services, the Journal
reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. Wheeler is expected to present his plan on Thursday for a vote by the full Federal Communications Commission on Feb. 26.</p><p>The proposed regulations would even give the FCC some control over paid peering agreements between broadband companies and Internet content providers such as Netflix, the report said. The agency would scrutinize each such deal over whether it was “just and reasonable.” Peering is how providers of services like streaming video get their content to broadband subscribers.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2879172/fcc-chairman-looks-set-to-throw-down-strong-net-neutrality-rules.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Expected FCC net neutrality proposal would regulate the Internet like a utility
