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Perspective

Apr. 20, 2010

Net Neutrality Decision Provides Roadmap for Broadband Regulation

Dana Frix and Jim Stenger of Chadbourne & Parke discuss the recent ruling questioning the FCC's "jurisdiction" over the Internet.

By Dana Frix and Jim Stenger

The question most worrying the telephone, wireless and cable companies was recently asked by the Federal Communications Commission: Should the Internet be neutral? If so, what regulations are necessary to ensure the companies that supply the underlying networks do not discriminate against individual users of the Internet and program content providers? And lastly, would regulation, no matter how light, unreasonably limit innova...

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