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After a meeting voting to end net neutrality, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai smiles while listening to a question from a reporter in Washington. The FCC has set June 11 as the repeal date for net neutrality rules meant to prevent broadband companies from exercising more control over what people watch and see on the internet. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

US 'net neutrality' rules will expire on June 11: FCC

FCC Chairman says the repeal aims to replace heavy-handed rules with a light-touch approach to Internet regulation.

11 May 2018 1:45 PM IST

Demonstrators rally in support of net neutrality outside a Verizon store in New York. Any changes are likely to happen slowly, and companies will try to make sure that consumers are on board with the moves, experts say. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Your internet use could change as 'net neutrality' ends

Users aren't likely to see immediate changes following formal repeal of Obama-era internet rules that had ensured equal...

12 Jun 2018 4:38 PM IST

The report found that 98.8 per cent school-going children access internet in urban areas, and 49.5 per cent of them do it from home.

Internet providers can now sell user's browser history

The US Senate voted to overturn rules preventing ISPs from selling user's browsing data without permission.

27 March 2017 12:00 PM IST

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No, you won't be able to make in-flight calls: FCC chairman Ajit Pai

The move wouldn't affect current rules that let passengers use their gadgets during flights, though with cellular...

11 April 2017 12:22 PM IST

President Donald Trump also wants to boost immigration courts by USD 80 million to pay for 75 additional teams of judges. (Photo: AP)

Trump signs resolution allowing ISPs to sell users' browsing history

The decision however doesn't come as a shocker since the White House indicated its support for the decision last week

4 April 2017 4:26 PM IST

Broadband providers insist they wont do anything that harms the internet experience for consumers. (Photo: AP)

What the FCC rollback of net neutrality' means to you

On December 14, the FCC repealed Obama-era net neutrality rules, junking the principle that all web traffic must be...

16 Dec 2017 8:25 AM IST

Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and its pretty much how the internet has worked since its creation.

NY attorney general asks for net neutrality vote to be put off

The FCC is expected to vote on Feb. 14 on Chairman Ajit Pai's plan to scrap the 2015 landmark net neutrality rules.

5 Dec 2017 8:39 AM IST

Net-neutrality rules bar cable and phone companies from favouring certain websites and apps such as their own services and give the FCC more oversight over privacy and the activities of telecom companies. (Photo: AP)

Net neutrality fans speak up as FCC set to strike down rules

Net-neutrality rules bar cable and phone companies from favouring certain websites and apps - such as their own...

10 Dec 2017 7:53 AM IST

Net-neutrality rules bar cable and phone companies from favouring certain websites and apps such as their own services and give the FCC more oversight over privacy and the activities of telecom companies. (Photo: AP)

Net neutrality fans speak up as FCC set to strike down rules

Net-neutrality supporters protested outside 700 Verizon stores and some 350 people came to chant slogans and wave signs.

9 Dec 2017 7:59 AM IST

Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and its pretty much how the internet has worked since its creation.

FCC kills net neutrality amidst protests, legal challenge expected

A 3-2 vote marked a victory for ISPs in the FCC vote and hands them power over what content consumers can access.

15 Dec 2017 7:46 AM IST