On April 25, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 along party lines to approve its third attempt at imposing Network Neutrality rules on mass-market Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS). This decision marks a pivotal change in the landscape of internet regulation in the United States.
The FCC’s decision, as outlined in our previous Client Advisory, has been confirmed with the release of the final Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order On Reconsideration on May 7, 2024. The effective date of the final document will be 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. We will announce the specific effective date separately.
The CommLaw Group can Help!
As your legal advisors, we are closely monitoring these developments and are prepared to assist you in understanding how these changes may impact your operations and compliance strategies. We recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss how these new rules might affect your business and to explore proactive steps to align with the new regulatory environment. Our experienced telecom attorneys stand by ready to help answer any questions and ensure that your company does not inadvertently undercomply or overcomply. For net neutrality and all other broadband regulation questions, please contact Jonathan Marashlian at (703) 714-1313 or jsm@commlawgroup.com, or the attorney assigned to your account. For questions about the new disability access obligations of broadband providers, please contact Michal Nowicki at (703) 714-1311 or mjn@commlawgroup.com.
