On Thursday, the US government reinstated strict net neutrality regulations, prohibiting internet service providers (ISPs) like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon from selectively speeding up, slowing down, or blocking users' internet traffic. These rules, adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), aim to ensure that all websites are treated equally and prevent ISPs from manipulating internet speeds for profit.
The FCC's 3-2 Democratic majority voted to reassert its authority over the broadband industry, likening internet service to legacy telephone lines. This move grants the FCC greater regulatory power over ISPs and allows it to override conflicting state or local policies related to net neutrality.
