Long Live the Internet!

Today the FCC adopted new rules for governing the Internet in the United States.  These rules will protect and insure a open and neutral Internet. The FCC’s Open Internet Order contains the following rules.

1. No Blocking;
2. No Throttling;
3. No Paid Prioritization;
4. Standard for Future Conduct;
5. Greater Transparency;
6. Reasonable Network Management;
7. Interconnection;
8. Reclassification of broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service under Title II;
9. Major Provisions of Title II that the Order WILL APPLY:
   1. No unjust or unreasonable practices or discrimination,
   2. Allows investigation of consumer complaints,
   3. Protects consumer privacy,
   4. Ensures fair access to poles and conduits by providers,
   5. Protects people with disabilities,
   6. Bolsters universal service fund support for broadband service in the future.

You can read the entire FCC statement at http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-strong-sustainable-rules-protect-open-internet or a PDF version here.