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Telecom Companies File Lawsuit to Stop Net Neutrality Rules

The first two lawsuits have been filed against the new net neutrality regulations that were approved by the Federal Communications Commission last month. The lawsuits, filed on Monday, allege that the new FCC rules violate the Constitution, federal telecommunications law, and the procedural requirements required for drafting regulations.

FCC To Vote On Net Neutrality Next Month

During a public interview at the ongoing International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, FCC chairman Tom Wheeler announced that the agency intends to vote on new proposed net neutrality rules next February 26. According to Wheeler, the proposal will be circulated to the commissioners on February 5th, giving them a three week window to consider the new rules before the vote.

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