The Battle for Internet Freedom Is Not Over
On February 26th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), acting under the direction of President Obama, will vote on a 300-plus-page rule regulate the internet in much the same way it…
Heads Up: The FCC’s Net Neutrality Rule is Coming
February is going to be a big month for Net Neutrality. Following a public request by the president, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler announced that he will…
The FTC vs. the FCC on Net Neutrality
A turf war among regulators may be shaping up in the battle over Net Neutrality. A group of 32 academics, who oppose Net Neutrality on free market grounds, are asking…
FCC Plans Phone Tax Hike
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting an increase of $1.5 billion for its E-Rate program, citing the need for improved internet connectivity in public schools. This would represent…
Title II: a New Way to Tax the Internet
Mike O’Rielly, a commissioner at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), is arguing that President Obama’s new proposal on Net Neutrality will result in an immediate tax on internet service…
Issue Analysis: Title II Regulation of the Internet
After a decision by a Federal Appeals Court in January struck down the FCC’s ability to enforce Net Neutrality, the agency has been looking for new ways to regulate the…