Despite no clear evidence on why it’s needed, the return of Title II regulations on internet carriers and fabled “net neutrality” are on the docket for President Biden’s agenda.
President Biden released a lengthy executive order this month that aims to tackle competition policy that was heavily panned by critics like Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA). The order included language that encourages the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reinstate net neutrality.
Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is in lockstep with Biden on the issue, having voted for Title II regulations initially and calling the decision to end the rules “corrupt.”
It may be a while yet before the FCC will act on the issue since Biden hasn’t yet named a third Democrat to the commission and neither of the two Republican commissioner is likely to vote yes on the regulations.
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