United States of America: Closed consultation on FCC Rules to prevent discrimination in access to broadband services

On 4 March 2024, the public consultation closed on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination in access to broadband services under the Infrastructure Act. The Rules aim to prevent discrimination based on income level, race, ethnicity, colour, religion, and national origin. The FCC seeks to directly engage with companies on policies and practices and investigate possible instances of broadband access discrimination.