Net neutrality

Next month, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to wipe out net neutrality. FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced his intention this week to roll back regulations put in place by the Obama administration that prevent internet providers from blocking or slowing access to certain websites. Wired magazine's site director, Jason Tanz, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the controversy surrounding the announcement and why it could put smaller web companies at a disadvantage.

• Nov 25, 2017
• 03:44

Net neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality rules in place since 2015. Critics say the move will dismantle the "open internet" while proponents argue it will remove burdensome regulations on telecoms. Slate technology writer April Glaser joins CBSN to discuss what the future could be for net neutrality.

• Dec 14, 2017
• 04:43

Net neutrality vote approaching

There's a big vote this week in the fight for the open internet. Five FCC commissioners -- three Republicans and two Democrats -- are scheduled to vote on a plan to dismantle so-called "net neutrality" protections. Roxana Saberi report.

• Dec 10, 2017
• 02:06

Net neutrality vote

In less than 2 weeks, the Federal Communication Commission will vote on new rules that will effectively kill net neutrality. The FCC argues that it will alleviate burdensome regulation, but critics say it will destroy the very nature of the Internet. FCC commissioner Brendan Carr joins CBSN to discuss the implications of "Restoring Internet Freedom Act."

• Nov 30, 2017
• 05:41

Net neutrality

Google, Facebook, and Netflix are among those joining a "Day of Action" Wednesday to protest the FCC's plan to roll back Obama-era rules on net neutrality. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett, who interviewed the new FCC chair, Ajit Pai, earlier this year, joins CBSN to discuss Pai's goal of creating internet "fast lanes."

• Jul 12, 2017
• 05:08

FCC's net neutrality repeal is upheld, but with caveats

A federal court ruling is considered a victory for FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, but net neutrality supporters find "silver linings"

• Oct 1, 2019

FCC passes new rules against "spoof" robocalls

"Spoofing" allows scammers to robocall potential victims using innocent people's phone numbers. The new rules make it illegal for foreign callers to spoof U.S. numbers

• Aug 2, 2019

Top Democrats hold press conference on net neutrality

The Trump administration rolled back Obama-era net neutrality regulations last year

• Mar 6, 2019

15 senators demand FCC, FTC investigate carriers selling location data

The demand comes after a report found carriers such as AT&T were selling data to buyers such as bounty hunters

• Jan 24, 2019

Washington EMS says 911 capabilities restored throughout state

A number of police and fire agencies said earlier that callers dialing 911 received a fast busy signal

• Dec 28, 2018

22 states and D.C. urge court to vacate and reverse FCC rollback of net neutrality

The group of state attorneys general argue a free and open internet is "critical" to American democracy

• Aug 21, 2018

Live stream: FCC Chair Ajit Pai testifies at Senate hearing

Chairman Ajit Pai may be asked about commission's actions regarding issue known as "net neutrality"

• Aug 16, 2018

FCC chief cites "serious concerns" about Sinclair-Tribune TV deal

Sinclair stock tumbles after U.S. regulator notes broadcaster would retain control of TV stations it had promised to drop

• Jul 16, 2018

Man arrested on charges of threatening to kill FCC chairman's family

According to the DOJ, the man was upset over an issue related to net neutrality repeal

• Jun 29, 2018

3 things to know about net neutrality's end

The FCC's "Restoring Internet Freedom" rule replaces the regulation that ensured ISPs treat all content equally

• Jun 11, 2018

FCC chairman on net neutrality rollback

The federal government starts rolling back net neutrality rules today. The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal the Obama-era regulations in December. Those rules required online service providers to treat all internet traffic the same without slowing or blocking content from competing providers. FCC chairman Ajit Pai joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he thinks the rollback is "tremendously positive" for consumers.

• Jun 11, 2018
• 05:47

FCC chair responds to critics of net neutrality rollback, vows to stop "bad apples"

The FCC's "Restoring Internet Freedom" rule goes into place on Monday, effectively replacing the net neutrality rules of 2015

• Jun 11, 2018

Robocaller hit with record $120 million fine

Despite his denials, a Florida man must pay the FCC the largest-ever penalty for making nearly 100 million calls

• May 10, 2018

Rules for net neutrality changing

The internet as you know it may change: Net neutrality is ending. The rules that govern internet service providers (ISPs) and how they deliver content to consumers has radically changed. Proponents of the the changes say it will spur investment and innovation, while critics point out it will hurt start-ups and consumers. Max Eddy, software analyst with PC Magazine, joins CBSN to explain.

• Apr 23, 2018
• 03:37

As robocalls skyrocket, is the government doing enough to stop them?

Consumers received more than 18 billion unwanted calls in 2017 -- a 75 percent increase from the year before

• Mar 23, 2018

Burger King explains net neutrality with a $26 Whopper

The viral ad shows customers' reactions when told they'll be charged different prices, based on grill speed

• Jan 25, 2018

FCC chief: Hawaii false alarm "absolutely unacceptable"

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says an investigation is underway into the false alert that sounded on cell phones across Hawaii

• Jan 14, 2018

FCC launches investigation into Hawaii false missile alert

Trump was golfing in Florida when Hawaii residents received the false alarm that said they were under threat of a missile attack

• Jan 13, 2018

Democratic senators force vote on net neutrality

Senate Democrats have garnered enough support to force a vote that would reverse the FCC's net neutrality decision

• Jan 9, 2018

FCC head Ajit Pai skips CES after death threats

Agency has faced harsh criticism after controversial move to scrap net neutrality regulations

• Jan 5, 2018

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