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Posted by : Brij Bhushan
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Republicans are attempting to push a bill through Congress that will allow internet service providers (ISPs) to charge whatever fees they wish. In a hearing today, reports Ars Technica, the “No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act,” has been designed as such to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating rates charged for providing Web access. At present, the FCC has the power to investigate complaints from users about unfair pricing under the Tittle II classification, that many have dubbed the ‘net neutrality act’. Democrats are actively opposing the bill, noting the FCCs vital role in ensuring the…
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