United States of America: Implemented Federal Communications Commission Open Internet Order 2015
Description
Implemented Federal Communications Commission Open Internet Order 2015
On 12 June 2015, the Federal Communications Commission implemented the Open Internet Order. The order prohibits mobile broadband providers from blocking access to legal content, throttling lawful Internet traffic based on content, and prioritising certain types of traffic in exchange for payment. Moreover, the order bans Internet Service Providers from prioritizing the content and services of their affiliates.
Original sourceScope
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