FCC Sued by Internet Providers in First Net Neutrality Cases
Chairman Tom Wheeler presides over an open meeting of the Federal Communications Commission to vote on new Internet regulations pertaining to net neutrality in Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. The commission approved the order with a 3-2 majority. Net neutrality is the concept that Internet providers should be a neutral gateway to the Internet and not an organization that decides to load some sites slower than others or impose fees for faster service.
Photographer: Pete MarovichThe Federal Communications Commission was sued by a trade group and a broadband provider claiming net neutrality rules issued this year exceed the government’s authority.
The lawsuits in Washington and New Orleans filed Monday begin what is expected to be a litigation onslaught from companies claiming the new rules meant to keep the Internet open give government too much power.