FCC votes on Net Neutrality

3 to 2 – FCC voted today for Net Neutrality

“In Net Neutrality Victory, F.C.C. Classifies Broadband Internet Service as a Public Utility”  (New York Times Feb 26, 2015)

Quick Overview of New York Times article

  • Regulate broadband Internet service as a public utility
  • Graph of available broadband providers and respective internet speed to homes
  • Supporters: major internet companies, start ups, and public interest groups
  • Opponents: cable television and telecommunications companies