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FCC targets net neutrality

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 21, 2017
The next target of the Trump administration’s regulatory rollback appears to be net neutrality. The Obama-era rule that says all internet traffic has to be treated equally. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to release a new net neutrality rule this week reversing that decision. Here’s how net neutrality works. Think of the web as […]
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Ajit Pai on Congress' role in the net neutrality debate

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Sep 5, 2017
The FCC chairman wants to see Congress, not individual administrations, take control of the issue long term.
Federal Communications Chair Ajit Pai, in his office in Washington, DC.
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The Source Code: Ajit Pai

by Stephanie Hughes and Molly Wood
Sep 5, 2017
In our full interview with Ajit Pai, he talks about broadband deployment, net neutrality and coffee.
Ajit Pai talks with Molly Wood about his giant coffee mug.
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Tech companies wave their banners for net neutrality rules on a "day of action"

by Aaron Schrank
Jul 12, 2017
Your favorite websites and apps may be plastered with some unfamiliar banner ads today. Thousands of internet companies — including big names like Google, Snapchat and Amazon — are participating in a “day of action” to protest federal regulators’ plans to roll back net neutrality rules. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
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Should the internet be a free market?

by Ben Johnson and Kristin Schwab
Jul 12, 2017
Two experts debate net neutrality.
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Net neutrality explained: "Imagine internet is pizza ..."

by Molly Wood
Jul 10, 2017
Because we all need a refresher.
Debate on net neutrality can get a little tangled, like these network cables.
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Why net neutrality rules are in danger

by Adriene Hill and Molly Wood
Apr 26, 2017
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai signaled a rollback of restrictions on internet service providers.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai talks about rolling back net neutrality rules at the Newseum today in Washington, D.C.
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Blog: Tim Wu on why undoing net neutrality may be harder than it looks

by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
Apr 25, 2017
Is reversing the regulation within the FCC chairman's power?
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FCC proposes broadband subsidies for low-income households

by Nova Safo
Mar 8, 2016
Low-income users would get $9.25 per month under the agency's plan.
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn Commissioner speaks at a panel discussion at the Kaiser Family Foundation on November 4, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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What T-Mobile's 'Binge On' means for net neutrality

by Molly Wood and Ben Johnson
Nov 11, 2015
The "Binge On" service will provide users with unlimited video streaming.
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