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"Civil society is much more fragile than I think Americans appreciate," says outgoing FCC Chair Ajit Pai
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jan 15, 2021
Pai says Congress needs to legislate rules so that agency regulations, like net neutrality, don't swing with the leader's political affiliation.
Change in FCC leadership may renew net neutrality battle
Dec 1, 2020
Ajit Pai's departure could lead to a Democratic majority on the commission and is expected to spark new policy fights.
There's net neutrality legislation in Congress... but don't get too excited
by
Molly Wood
Mar 8, 2019
The future of net neutrality may hinge on how internet service is defined.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai lays out his vision for an internet without net neutrality rules
Jun 11, 2018
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai talks about the FCC's controversial decision to repeal net neutrality rules.
Net neutrality repeal is unlikely to bring an immediate web slowdown
by
Justin Ho
Jun 11, 2018
Today is the day when so-called net neutrality rules no longer apply to the internet. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission repealed the rules that had prevented internet providers from playing favorites, by, for instance, offering faster service to customers who pay more for it. What comes next? Click the audio player above to hear […]
Why the end of net neutrality might look good ... at first
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Jun 11, 2018
"In this weird, wireless internet ecosystem, 'unlimited' doesn't mean unlimited, 'free' doesn't mean free," one expert says.
Senate Democrats want to CTRL+Z FCC net neutrality repeal
by
Molly Wood
Jan 11, 2018
Sen. Ed Markey says there is powerful momentum to restore the consumer protection.
For public good, not for profit.
Net neutrality is gone, so now what for consumers?
Dec 14, 2017
The FCC vote lifts many restrictions on internet service providers.
What tech companies are saying about the repeal of net neutrality rules
Dec 14, 2017
In a 3-to-2 vote, the FCC ruled to roll back net neutrality policy established under the Obama administration.
Ajit Pai's new internet
by
Molly Wood
, Kristin Schwab
and Stephanie Hughes
Dec 13, 2017
The FCC is expected to vote to eliminate net neutrality. We talked to the chairman about what the internet might look like if that happens.