http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/10/business/economy/industry-and-congress-await-the-fcc-chairmans-next-moves-on-internet-rules.html?ref=economy&_r=0
During his time as the Federal Communications Commision's chairman, Tom Wheeler was able to accomplish much in the means of mobile phone communications. The FCC's initial rules to maintain an open internet, by that meaning companies that control the internet cannot determine who gets the internet. This restricts internet providers from charging different prices for different kinds of content. In last the federal appeals court invalidated those rules created by the FCC. Many republican members of congress told the FCC that it does not have the authority. Though in an interview friday, Wheeler stated that the Open Internet Order was not thrown out by the court and the FCC in face does have the authority.
During a period of vast technological growth and internet based companies worth billions, the means of how consumers purchase digital goods has so far been used openly and has little restriction. Though that freedom probably will not last long as congress and the FCC work to change internet laws. This will certainly affect those tech giants who are used to providing costumers with open internet that does not restrict content.
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In an article I read about Comcast aquiring Time Warner, it talked about how the FCC may not sign off on the purchase unless Comcast extends their promises of Net Neutrality, even though the courts had thrown out the rules. So while the FCC hasn't made any true moves, they might be still working to ensure Net Neutrality while internet laws are in process of changing.
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