Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality and implement throttling safeguards.
Politicians introduce Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act to restore internet protections
Democrat Senators Ed Markey and Ron Wyden have introduced a bill to classify broadband internet as a telecom service under Title II of the Communications Act. This move aims to restore net neutrality protections repealed in 2017, including safeguards against blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization for data traffic.
Challenges ahead for the bill’s passage
The bill faces challenges in advancing beyond a Senate committee and securing enough votes to pass. The FCC’s ability to reinstate net neutrality is also uncertain due to a deadlock within the Commission.
