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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.

California will not enforce state net neutrality law pending appeal

The move likely means the California net neutrality law, which was set to take effect on Jan. 1, now will be on hold for...

29 Oct 2018 8:15 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.

California will not enforce state net neutrality law pending appeal

The move likely means the California net neutrality law now will be on hold for a year or longer.

27 Oct 2018 9:18 AM IST

Telecom regulator Trai will frame its views on net neutrality by October-end. (Photo: PTI)

Internet provider groups sue over California net neutrality rules

Four industry groups filed suit seeking to block California's new law to mandate net neutrality rules.

4 Oct 2018 8:34 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.

DOJ's lawsuit may delay California's new net neutrality law

Advocates hope California's new law to stop internet providers from favouring certain content or websites.

2 Oct 2018 10:39 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.

US sues California over net neutrality law

The FCC last year repealed rules preventing internet companies from exercising more control over what people watch and...

1 Oct 2018 8:31 AM IST

California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at a forum in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California's tough net neutrality bill prompts US lawsuit

Brown signed the nation's toughest net neutrality measure, requiring internet providers to maintain a level playing...

1 Oct 2018 7:52 AM IST

The Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump has rolled back the rules, but the industry also wanted to wipe the court ruling off the books.

Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal

The court on Monday rejected appeals from the telecommunications industry seeking to expel a ruling in favour of the...

6 Nov 2018 4:20 PM IST

Though net neutrality started off more than a decade ago as an insight into how to make networks work most efficiently, it has taken on much larger social and political dimensions lately. (Representative image: Pixabay)

How 'Net Neutrality' became a hot-button issue

Trump administration is seeking to block California's effort as an imposition on federal prerogatives.

6 Nov 2018 10:05 AM IST

Conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas would have granted the industrys request. (Photo: AP)

US Supreme Court upholds Obama-era net neutrality rules

The court rejected appeals from telecommunications industry seeking to throw out a lower court ruling in favour of 'net...

6 Nov 2018 9:34 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.

Wave of lawsuits filed to block net-neutrality repeal

A group of attorneys general for 21 states and the District of Columbia sued on January 16 to block the rules.

17 Jan 2018 11:20 AM IST

Government is keen and the telecom minister and secretary have also put a timeline on consideration of Trai recommendation issued up to December 31, 2017.

DoT to take view on Trai's pending proposals by Mar 31

Trai is also expected to give its inputs for the new telecom policy by the end of this month.

11 Jan 2018 6:02 PM IST

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pais proposal would end net neutrality and give big Internet providers like Comcast and Verizon broad powers to determine what website should reach out to subscribers faster than others. (Photo: Twitter)

FCC reversal of net neutrality rules expected to be published Thursday

The Republican-led FCC in December voted 3-2 to overturn rules barring ISPs from blocking, or charging more for certain...

21 Feb 2018 12:33 PM IST