The FCC Net Neutrality Order: How Does The Open Internet Order Affect You?

On March 12, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the full text of its Open Internet Order (Order), which they adopted on February 26, 2015. Notwithstanding likely petitions and reconsideration and appellate review, absent a "stay" of the Order, these new regulatory requirements will become effective in the coming weeks.

Providers of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Re-classified as Common Carriers

The Order re-classifies broadband Internet access service (BIAS) as "telecommunications service" thereby subjecting BIAS providers to certain common carrier regulation under Title II of the Communications Act (Title II). In addition, the Order applies to both fixed and mobile BIAS.