Several wireless and cable industry groups on Tuesday filed lawsuits challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s new open Internet rules. The lawsuits seek to nullify the new rules on the grounds that the FCC exceeded its authority in making them — most notably by redefining broadband service so it can be regulated like a utility. In making their move, the CTIA and the NCTA and American Cable Association joined USTelecom in disputing the new rules in the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia.
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Industry Groups Lead Net Neutrality Lawsuit Parade
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. April 15, 2015 09:53 AMSeveral wireless and cable industry groups on Tuesday filed lawsuits challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s new open Internet rules. The lawsuits seek to nullify the new rules on the grounds that the FCC exceeded its authority in making them — most notably by redefining broadband service so it can be regulated like a utility. In making their move, the CTIA and the NCTA and American Cable Association joined USTelecom in disputing the new rules in the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia.