FCC approves net neutrality rules in big blow to telecom giants
In a landmark 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved expansive rules aimed at ensuring all web traffic is treated equally.
The net neutrality rules would regulate the internet as a public utility, preventing internet service providers from prioritizing certain traffic or offering speedier service in exchange for higher fees. President Obama came out in favor of the rules last year.
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