Tom Wheeler

Pro-net neutrality Internet activists rally in the Los Angeles neighborhood where President Barack Obama attended a fundraiser on July 23, 2014.

The FCC prepares for its historic net neutrality vote

February 24, 2015
Technology

The inventor of the term "net neutrality" says government involvement is key to great Internet service, and the FCC looks set to agree. The regulatory agency will vote next on a plan to make the Internet a public utility, allowing the government to block service providers from creating "fast lanes" for content.

The FCC prepares for its historic net neutrality vote
Lori Erlendsson attends a pro-net neutrality Internet activist rally in Los Angeles.

The FCC delivers an Internet declaration of independence

February 6, 2015
Global Politics
The FCC delivers an Internet declaration of independence

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Global Politics
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