Federal Appeals Court Upholds Repeal Of Net Neutrality

The transcript discusses the repeal of net neutrality rules by the FCC, highlighting the court's decision to allow states to create their own laws. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel criticized the FCC's attempt to block state laws, while Chairman Ajit Pai supported the repeal, emphasizing a free and open Internet. The historical context of the 2015 regulations, which prevented ISPs from throttling traffic, is also covered.

What was the court's decision regarding state-level net neutrality laws?

• The court did not address state-level laws.

• The court required states to follow federal net neutrality laws.

• The court allowed states to create their own net neutrality laws.

• The court banned states from making their own laws.

What did FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel say about the FCC's attempt to block state laws?

• She had no comment.

• She said it was unlawful.

• She said it was lawful.

• She supported the FCC's attempt.

How did FCC Chairman Ajit Pai react to the court's ruling?

• He praised the court's decision.

• He criticized the court's decision.

• He planned to appeal the court's decision.

• He was indifferent to the court's decision.

What was the FCC's decision in 2017 regarding net neutrality?

• To strengthen net neutrality regulations.

• To repeal net neutrality regulations.

• To leave net neutrality regulations unchanged.

• To create new net neutrality regulations.

What did the 2015 net neutrality rules prevent Internet service providers from doing?

• Offering free services.

• Throttling traffic.

• Increasing internet speeds.

• Blocking all web content.