Outcry Over FCC Plan to End Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
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Will new FCC rules mean an end to the open internet? A look at the net neutrality debate.
In two weeks, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to reverse Obama-era regulations known as net neutrality. Supporters say the rules prevent internet service providers from favoring certain sites, apps, or brands. But critics argue they are overreaching and unnecessary.
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Outcry Over FCC Plan to End Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
Clip: 11/29/2017 | 12m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
In two weeks, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to reverse Obama-era regulations known as net neutrality. Supporters say the rules prevent internet service providers from favoring certain sites, apps, or brands. But critics argue they are overreaching and unnecessary.
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