"Net Neutrality Regains Protection as FCC Reintroduces Rules"

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to reintroduce net neutrality rules that would designate internet service as "essential telecommunications," banning internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking or slowing down access to websites and online content. The proposed rules also aim to prevent ISPs from selectively speeding up service to favored websites or those that pay extra fees. The FCC's chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, will unveil the proposal on Tuesday, with a vote scheduled for October 19. If successful, the rules could lead to further regulations on the broadband industry. The lack of federal legislation has resulted in flip-flopping rules for ISPs with each change of political administration.