47 CFR 8FCCamended

Open Internet Rules

Plain English Summary

Rules governing how internet service providers treat internet traffic, addressing blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

CFR Title
47
CFR Part
8
Effective Date
Jun 12, 2015
Jurisdiction
US

Full Text

Internet service providers are required to disclose information about their network management practices, performance, and commercial terms. The rules address blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization of internet traffic, aiming to preserve the open internet.

Broadband providers may not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices. They may not impair or degrade lawful internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.

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