United States of America: Adopted FCC rule to reestablish authority over broadband providers under Title II of Communications Act

On 25 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service in the United States of America. This decision establishes a national standard which restores oversight authority over broadband service providers to the FCC. The reclassification empowers the FCC with the necessary authority to enforce rules against blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization of lawful content, safeguard national security by revoking authorizations of foreign-owned entities posing security threats, and actively monitor and address internet service outages.