Medicine & TechnologyPublic ISPs argue that they adhere to net neutrality rules on their own and do not need the interference of the FCC. The agency, however, says that the new rules provide a means for consumers to complain about potential nefarious activities of ISPs.
The first two lawsuits have been filed against the new net neutrality regulations that were approved by the Federal Communications Commission last month. The lawsuits, filed on Monday, allege that the new FCC rules violate the Constitution, federal telecommunications law, and the procedural requirements required for drafting regulations.
During a public interview at the ongoing International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, FCC chairman Tom Wheeler announced that the agency intends to vote on new proposed net neutrality rules next February 26. According to Wheeler, the proposal will be circulated to the commissioners on February 5th, giving them a three week window to consider the new rules before the vote.
Netflix's public disputes with ISPs have lead the Federal Communications Commission to take a look at paid interconnection deals, and a little light is already being shed on the contentious issue of paid peering.