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Free Press Challenges New Internet Rules

HeadlineSep 29, 2011

The media reform group Free Press has filed a petition to review new Federal Communications Commission internet guidelines. Published last week, the FCC’s new rules would forbid broadband providers from blocking legal content, but would allow them to otherwise manage networks as they see fit. Free Press argues the new measures do not protect wireless traffic from interference by phone companies. The rules are scheduled to go into effect on November 20.

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