On what date did the US government announce new rules on net neutrality?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The US government announced new rules on net neutrality on February 26, 2015. These rules were announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and were designed to ensure that all internet traffic is treated equally by internet service providers (ISPs). These rules were created in response to concerns that ISPs would prioritize or throttle internet traffic, favoring certain websites or services over others.

The new rules reclassified broadband internet as a public utility, giving the FCC more regulatory power over ISPs. They prohibit ISPs from blocking or slowing down internet traffic, as well as from offering paid prioritization to companies or websites that can afford it. The rules also require ISPs to disclose information about their network management practices and pricing to consumers.