FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality During October 19 Meeting

The FCC has issued a tentative agenda for the Thursday Oct. 19 2023 Open Meeting that includes votes on proposed Net Neutrality rules, use of the 6 GHz band, new rules for video accessibility and wireless emergency alerts.

TV Technology reports the Commission will also consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to reestablish the Commission’s authority over broadband Internet access service by classifying it as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act.

The FCC said that would allow the Commission to protect consumers by issuing straightforward, clear rules to prevent Internet service providers from engaging in practices harmful to consumers, competition, and public safety; establish a uniform, national regulatory approach rather than disparate requirements that vary state-by-state; strengthen the Commission’s ability to secure communications networks and critical infrastructure against national security threats; and enable the Commission to protect public safety during natural disasters and other emergencies.

Open Meetings are streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live.