F.C.C. Chairman Pushes Sweeping Changes to Net Neutrality Rules [telecom]

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F.C.C. Chairman Pushes Sweeping Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday outlined a sweeping plan to loosen the government's oversight of high-speed internet providers, a rebuke of a landmark policy approved two years ago to ensure that all online content is treated the same by the companies that deliver broadband service to Americans.

The chairman, Ajit Pai, said high-speed internet service should no longer be treated like a public utility with strict rules but should largely be left to police itself.