NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission voted to go forward with the proposal of new rules
that could set standards for Internet providers who wish to create paid priority fast lanes on their
networks.
The preliminary vote submits the so-called net neutrality rules for formal public comment. After the
120-day period ends, the FCC will revise the proposal and vote on a final set of rules.
A previous set of rules from 2010 was struck down by an appeals court in January after Verizon challenged
them.
The FCC says the rules currently proposed follow the blueprint set forth by that court decision. But the
commission also will consider the possibility of defining Internet service providers as "common
carriers," like utilities, which could subject them to a higher level of regulation.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,
rewritten or redistributed.NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission voted to go forward
with the proposal of new rules that could set standards for Internet providers who wish to create paid
priority fast lanes on their networks.
The preliminary vote submits the so-called net neutrality rules for formal public comment. After the
120-day period ends, the FCC will revise the proposal and vote on a final set of rules.
A previous set of rules from 2010 was struck down by an appeals court in January after Verizon challenged
them.
The FCC says the rules currently proposed follow the blueprint set forth by that court decision. But the
commission also will consider the possibility of defining Internet service providers as "common
carriers," like utilities, which could subject them to a higher level of regulation.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,
rewritten or redistributed.