Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) adoption of new National Net Neutrality Act to make Internet use less discriminatory for American users.
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| People of the USA expect net neutrality. Image: Collected |
Orlando, Florida:
Despite disagreement, the US Federal Communications Commission adopted new national net neutrality rules for Americans. It is the agency that oversees the Internet system in the United States.
On Monday, they voted on the issue of making everything on the internet equally accessible. The re-imposition of rules aimed at ensuring equal internet access for all is known as 'net neutrality." This policy has caused controversy throughout the Internet industry for more than two decades.
A federal appeals court upheld the FCC's strong net neutrality rules in full. They recognize that an open Internet system is an essential raw material for innovation and the economic growth of the nation.
At the core of the debate over net neutrality are small businesses, nonprofits, and Internet innovators who rely on a free Internet. But cable and telephone giants rigged their service and created net congestion to force customers to pay more. They are forced to accept high-speed connections for premium charges.
Statistics show that nearly 42 million Americans have no access to broadband. According to data technology company Broadband Now, the average monthly cost of Internet service in the United States is about $61.
The head of the Federal Communications Commission, Jessica Rosenworcel, said "the government must protect open access to the essential infrastructure of modern life." The Internet affects almost every aspect of modern society and acts as a powerful economic stimulus. The opportunity to connect 4.3 billion people to the Internet is not only a business opportunity; it will improve everyone's quality of life."
Meanwhile, the 2021 Infrastructure Investment Bill and the American Jobs Act (IIJA) earmarked $65 billion to expand broadband access.