WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate consumer protection efforts. The new MOU follows the FCC’s restoration of Net Neutrality and the FCC’s recent decision to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service.
“Consumers do not want their broadband provider cutting sweetheart deals, with fast lanes for some services and slow lanes for others. They do not want their providers engaging in blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization,” said FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “If consumers have problems, they expect the nation’s expert authority on communications to be able to respond. Now we can. In partnership with our colleagues at the FTC, we will protect consumers and ensure internet openness, defend national security, and monitor network resiliency and reliability. I thank Chair Khan and her team for their leadership and cooperation in protecting consumers.”
