New Delhi, April 25 -- The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration. "This agency, the nation's leading communications authority, believes every consumer deserves internet access that is fast, open and fair," said FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel ahead of the vote.
The rules bring back government oversight for internet providers by classifying broadband as a utility-like service, regulated like water and phone companies. The commission voted 3-2 along party lines to reinstate the open internet rules that were originally adopted in 2015.
"These net neutrality policies ensure you can go where you want and...