FCC restores net neutrality, fulfilling a Biden promise
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The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines on Thursday to restore net neutrality. The move fulfills a promise made by President Joe Biden in 2021 and effectively restores regulations put in place during the Obama administration.  “In our post-pandemic world, we know that broadband is a necessity, not a luxury,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wrote. Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) must give the same level of access to all data and...

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