The USA's Court of Appeals has partially overturned a regulatory ruling that
imposed so-called net neutrality rules on internet services in the country.
The regulator, the FCC had imposed the rules that require all internet
content to be treated transparently and without bias, but Verizon challenged the
order, and secured part of what it wanted.
The Open Internet Order, which was passed in December 2010 only applies to
landline internet providers. Mobile networks are still able to moderate internet
traffic if they feel the need to.
Verizon has argued that in addition to poor policy making, that the ruling
effectively blocks its First Amendment rights.
The court ruled that the FCC had not correctly justified its imposition of
net neutrality on the telecoms networks, but has said that the FCC has the
general authority to regulate how ISPs treat internet traffic.
In a statement, the Chairman of the FCC, Tom
Wheeler said that the regulator
"will consider all available options, including those for appeal, to
ensure that these networks on which the Internet depends continue
to provide a free and open platform for innovation and expression, and
operate in the interest of all
Americans."
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