Verizon has filed a legal brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals against the Federal Communications Commission’s Net neutrality rules, arguing that they exceed the agency’s regulatory authority and violate constitutional rights protected by the First and Fifth Amendments. The FCC adopted the rules in December 2010. Among other provisions, ISPs cannot block content and must provide transparency into their operations. Also, packet discrimination must be “reasonable.” In its brief, Verizon says the FCC regulations violate its free speech rights.
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Verizon Plays 'Unconstitutional' Card in Net Neutrality Fight
Posted by: Erika Morphy July 5, 2012 08:49 AMVerizon has filed a legal brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals against the Federal Communications Commission’s Net neutrality rules, arguing that they exceed the agency’s regulatory authority and violate constitutional rights protected by the First and Fifth Amendments. The FCC adopted the rules in December 2010. Among other provisions, ISPs cannot block content and must provide transparency into their operations. Also, packet discrimination must be “reasonable.” In its brief, Verizon says the FCC regulations violate its free speech rights.