Reporting Requirement Alone Survives Net Neutrality Repeal

By Marc Martin and Michael Sherling (December 20, 2017, 10:20 AM EST) -- In a sweeping deregulatory measure, the Federal Communications Commission recently adopted a final order to repeal most of the net neutrality rules, known as the "Restoring Internet Freedom order" (the "repeal order").[1] One legacy rule remained among the burning embers — a modified version of the broadband internet access service (BIAS) reporting requirements (the "transparency rule") that compel BIAS providers to disclose their network management practices, performance metrics and terms of service.[2] Pending the outcome of anticipated legal challenges to the FCC's action, the revised transparency rule will take effect upon approval by the Office of Management and Budget, likely within several months of the repeal order's release....

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