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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible for Biden to institute Net Neutrality? [View all]onenote
(42,693 posts)18. It will be subject to court challenge and the outcome would be uncertain.
Ultimately, the imposition of network neutrality rules turns on a question of statutory interpretation. Th FCC originally reached one conclusion, the Pai Commission reached a different conclusion. Depending on the panel of judges -- and ultimately on the Supreme Court -- a reversal back to the original interpretation could be struck down. The chances of that happening are even greater now because there is a growing sentiment amongst the republicans on the Supreme Court against giving "deference" to an agency's interpretation of the statute under which it operates.
But I would expect a proceeding to be started....but not to be acted on very quickly.
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Yep. I would like to see the Fairness Doctrine reinstated. That has been extremely damaging to USA.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2020
#35
There have been countless studies showing that ISPs are throttling traffic to video providers.
PTWB
Nov 2020
#12
No, Biden's FCC will take care of your concerns, which I don't think really exist right now.
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#23
Just not that big a deal right now. "Disastrous" is somewhat hyperbolic, don't you think?
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#26
Don't think they are interested in losing millions, tens of million customers, by screwing up our
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#27
Agree they are at "mercy." So far, ISP are still meeting requirements of paying customers, be it
Hoyt
Nov 2020
#36
can't wait for the door to hit smart-mouth smart-ass trumper Ajit Pai on the way out
TomDaisy
Nov 2020
#16