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GOP Said Moving Toward `Unenforceable’ Version of Net Neutrality

A Republican proposal to undo Obama-era net neutrality rules would hand responsibility to prevent abuses by internet service providers to an agency that critics say lacks adequate power. Continue reading

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Largest Data Center Providers Quiet on Clean Energy Plans after Trump’s Climate Order

Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Google issued a joint statement after Trump signed the executive order, saying they would continue pursuing their renewable energy goals. Continue reading

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In Turnabout, FCC Mulls Broadband Deregulation Sought by AT&T

The change, which could happen with a vote as soon as the FCC’s April 20 meeting, would extend a winning streak for big telecommunications companies since the election that brought President Donald Trump to power. Continue reading

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As House Votes to Repeal Broadband Privacy, VPN Providers See Renewed Interest

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to repeal regulations requiring internet providers to obtain consumer consent to sell private information to advertisers. Continue reading

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ISPs, Marketers Rejoice as Senate Votes to Repeal Broadband Privacy Rules

The U.S. Senate voted this week in favor of repealing regulations that would require internet providers to obtain consumer consent before using geolocation, financial and health information, and web browsing history for advertising purposes, according to a report Thursday by Reuters. Continue reading

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