FCC Aims to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules After US Democrats Gain Control of Panel
- Proposal would treat broadband as essential service like water
- FCC panel gained Democratic majority with new commissioner
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The US Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said she plans to reinstate net neutrality oversight of broadband providers that was rescinded under former president Donald Trump.
Rosenworcel announced the effort Tuesday at the National Press Club, confirming an earlier Bloomberg report and kicking off a renewed fight over regulation. She is proposing the FCC take the first steps to commit to rules that would treat broadband internet as an essential service, putting it on par with water, power and phone service.