net neutrality

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) has rolled out a new, free Internet service app aimed at connecting billions of people who don't have access to the web around the world. Initially touted as a revolutionary way to provide information to those who otherwise couldn't afford it, the program was...

This week, the European Union ended a two year debate over how to oversee the bloc's internet traffic and mobile phone use. The region is planning to implement net-neutrality rules for broadband providers as well as eliminate roaming charges for mobile phone users. New Net Neutrality...

On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission's Net Neutrality rules went into effect despite efforts from internet service providers to block them. The rules, widely praised as a benefit to consumers, may not have an immediate effect on the public's web-browsing experience, but...

The US isn't the only place grappling with how to regulate the internet in a way that protects consumers while still allowing service providers to innovate and grow; Europe is fighting a similar battle except with far more moving pieces. While the question of whether or not all internet...

Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has passed a set of regulations that protects net neutrality by classifying the internet as a public utility, the rules are far from being set in stone and broadband providers are already looking to keep it that way. This week two petitions...

The neutrality of the net: Set. Tax effects? Unclear. That's the conclusion of Politifact after the Federal Communications Commission approved controversial regulations that will treat the Internet like a public utility. The fact checkers examined the question after GOP Senator Mike Lee...

Though the Federal Communications Commission's vote to reclassify the internet as a utility was regarded as a win by the general public, not everyone is cheering the decision. As expected, big name providers are threatening lawsuits and condemning the new rules saying that the fight isn...

The Federal Communications Commission approved the policy known as net neutrality in a vote on Thursday. This procedure ensures that users will not be subjected to any government or corporate controls on open access to the Internet. This is welcome news to top Internet companies such as Amazon....

On Thursday afternoon, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that "Internet companies must act in ‘public interest' when providing mobile connection," according to the AP. What Happened? The FCC voted in favor of so-called net neutrality rules, by a 3-2...

As the countdown for the net-neutrality vote begins, David Karp, founder and CEO of Yahoo! Inc.'s (NASDAQ: YHOO) Tumblr was on CNBC recently to share his views on the topic. Net Neutrality And Innovation When asked if he thought net-neutrality rules would slow down the Internet and...

Last week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler revealed his proposal for the strongest ever internet protections which will classify the service as a utility under U.S. law. Wheeler’s decision was largely based on widespread support for the concept of net-neutrality;...

The rumors of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) own pay-TV service are stronger than ever, with Re/Code reporting that the company is in talks with TV programmers for the same. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling "Steve Jobs"  biography, was on CNBC to talk about net...

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to reveal his proposal to regulate the internet as a public utility on Thursday before it is put to a vote on February 26. The decision about how to handle regulation of the internet is at the center of a hot debate about net...

Net neutrality is the concept that Internet providers must treat all webpages equally, allowing them the same broadband width despite their size. It's making waves in Congress, where a Republican majority is looking to do away with regulations protecting this concept.  Who Could Win...