FCC ignores federal court, moves to regulate Internet
Despite being handed a defeat last month when a federal court ruled that the FCC does not have the power to enforce net neutrality, the regulatory agency is ignoring it.
Obama-appointed FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is attempting to get the FCC around it by regulating Internet lines under Title 2 of the Communications Act, currently used to oversee the traditional telecom industry.
It’s a major issue dividing the Internet community, pitting providers against consumer groups and Internet companies, affecting all stakeholders, from cable providers to the consumers. Learn more about the concerns in this video.