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===Net Neutrality Regulation===

===Net Neutrality Regulation===

On December 2010, the FCC approved the net neutrality regulations that would prohibit high-speed internet service providers to block customer access to legal content, applications or services. The regulation also requires internet companies to provide more information to consumers regarding their network operations. According to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the rules ''“ensure that the Internet remains a powerful platform for innovation and job creation, to empower consumers and entrepreneurs, and protect free expression.”'' However, Commissioner McDowell voted against it and he enumerated four reasons to support his position, which include:<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/12/fcc-approves-net-neutrality-regulations.html FCC approves net neutrality regulations]</ref> <ref>[http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-201A4.pdf DISSENTING STATEMENT OF  

On December 2010, the FCC approved the net neutrality regulations that would prohibit high-speed internet service providers to block customer access to legal content, applications or services. The regulation also requires internet companies to provide more information to consumers regarding their network operations. According to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the rules ''“ensure that the Internet remains a powerful platform for innovation and job creation, to empower consumers and entrepreneurs, and protect free expression.”'' However, Commissioner McDowell voted against it and he enumerated four reasons to support his position, which include:<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/12/fcc-approves-net-neutrality-regulations.html FCC approves net neutrality regulations]</ref> <ref>[http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-201A4.pdf DISSENTING STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL]</ref>

COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL]</ref>

* Nothing is broken in the Internet access market that needs fixing.

* Nothing is broken in the Internet access market that needs fixing.

* The FCC does not have the legal authority to issue net neutrality rules.

* The FCC does not have the legal authority to issue net neutrality rules.