A US appeals court on Tuesday struck down the FCC's attempt to require internet providers to give consumers equal access in legal content, a policy its supporters call net neutrality.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has no legal authority to enact 2011's regulations, which were challenged in an action brought by the Verizon Communications Incsaid the US Court of Appeal in the District of Columbia Circuit.
"Even if the committee has general authority to regulate in this area, it cannot impose requirements that violate explicit mandates of the law," the judge said. David Tatel.
Η FCC could appeal the decision or appeal to the US Supreme Court, or even try to rewrite the regulations in order to satisfy the appeal court.
During the duration of purchases in September, her attorney Verizon said the regulations violate the company's right to freedom of speech and strip off what their networks are transmitting and how.
