In response to published reports that of new rules that would limit or do away with the principles of Net Neutrality, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler confirmed that he is circulating a proposal but that it is not his intention to limit the openness of the Internet. In a blog posting, Wheeler confirms that he is looking to have new enforceable rules in place by the end of the year.
Wheeler states that the key elements of his proposal are:
- That all ISPs must transparently disclose to their subscribers and users all relevant information as to the policies that govern their network;
- That no legal content may be blocked; and
- That ISPs may not act in a commercially unreasonable manner to harm the Internet, including favoring the traffic from an affiliated entity.
The actual proposal has not yet been published. The FCC will consider Wheeler's proposal on May 15. The commission has also established an email inbox for public comment on the matter.
Public comment to: openinternet@fcc.gov
http://www.fcc.gov/blog/setting-record-straight-fcc-s-open-internet-rules
