FCC Calls For ISP Classification As Telecommunocations Service
Major carriers blasted the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and its push to have more authority to regulate broadband Internet and classify it as telecommunications service following the FCC’3 3-2 vote to continue considering new federal broadband regulations.
Carriers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) lashed out in statements cutting down the FCC decision to move forward with an inquiry on whether broadband should be classified as a telecommunications service, a move that would give the FCC more control and regulatory power over carriers and the services they provide.