Net Neutrality

FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and TALI ARBELDecember 14, 2017 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era "net neutrality" rules Thursday, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a free hand to slow or block websites and apps as they see fit or charge more for faster speeds...

AP Explains: What is net neutrality and why does it matter?

By The Associated PressDecember 14, 2017 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — "Net neutrality" regulations, designed to prevent internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and Charter from favoring some sites and apps over others, are on the chopping block...