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

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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 auth…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Quality of Service requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2023-09-26
under deliberation

On 26 September 2023, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a rulemaking proposa…

2023-09-28
under deliberation

On 28 September 2023, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a notice of proposed…

2024-04-03
under deliberation

On 3 April 2024, the Federal Commission of Communication (FCC) announced that it would vote on 25 A…

2024-04-25
adopted

On 25 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reclassify broadband service…