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FCC Set To Repeal 'Net Neutrality' Rules For Internet Providers

Thursday's vote at the agency is expected to undo Obama-era regulations that prohibit cable and telecom companies from blocking access to websites and apps, or influencing how fast they load.
The Federal Communications Commission votes Thursday on the proposed repeal of "net neutrality" rules.

After weeks of heated controversy and protests, U.S. telecom regulators are slated to repeal so-called net neutrality rules, which restrict the power of Internet service providers to influence loading speeds for specific websites or apps.

The Republican majority of the Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote along party lines

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