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Major Telecoms Fail to Stop Implementation of New Net Neutrality Rules

The FCC's new net neutrality rules went into effect Friday despite an effort by several broadband providers and telecom associations to get a federal court to issue a stay on the rules. The court denied the request.

The Washington Post reports:

another attempt to thwart the regulations made progress in the HousePowerPost reportedan appropriation’s bill would prevent the FCC from using federal dollars to implement the rulesThe Switch write

The future of net neutrality is still unclear. House Republicans will likely continue to fight it. Also, according to Fortune, a full hearing on the new rules will take place later this year.

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