The FCC's decision to treat internet companies like utilities has sparked debate, with some supporting the move for increased scrutiny while others criticize it as a government power grab. States like West Virginia and Nevada are set to receive significant funding for expanding high-speed internet access, with West Virginia being the second state approved for over $1.2 billion in funding. The reinstatement of net neutrality rules under the Biden administration has led to concerns about stifling innovation and investment, contrasting with the perceived benefits of deregulation during the Trump era.
From @WVMetroNews → “West Virginia among first states approved to unlock millions of federal broadband expansion dollars” https://t.co/0GqKfdm3j7
The FCC has restored net neutrality, making internet access an "essential service". How does this decision affect you? We break down the potential impact on internet speeds and access. https://t.co/bIsY6J18Nh https://t.co/epXe5lgfBd
Federal officials approved Nevada's initial proposal to expand high-speed internet access for households across the valley. https://t.co/iTIXX4ogCW
Read tomorrow's news tonight. @ceidotorg's Brian Rankin on the ill-considered move by the @FCC to revitalize Title II regulation. Net neutrality is a legal quagmire that Chair @JRosenworcel could have easily sidestepped. https://t.co/l0hGqKeNJL
#ICYMI → My full statement to congratulate West Virginia on being the second state approved for the largest amount of broadband funding to date. 🗞️READ HERE: https://t.co/H57YNuoPMU
Federal officials have approved Nevada's initial proposal and the next steps for the "Internet for All" program. Here's what that means for you. https://t.co/o9TsV0L9aB
This decision reclassifies the broadband internet as a Title 2 common carrier service, bringing it under the control of the FCC. https://t.co/rMYYew9Bkx
NTIA, the govt agency that's doling out broadband funding, approved Nevada's BEAD plan today, bringing them one step closer to begin implementing their allotted $416.6M Nevada is one of four states to have completed all phases of the approval process https://t.co/L0wMQb530f
Net neutrality may be the silliest Democratic policy. They had a full-on meltdown when it was repealed and just spread blatant lies about it. Remember this? Now they’re bringing back the EU-style policy that has slowed innovation and internet speeds overall. https://t.co/UQjCbh2VDr
Joe Biden's FCC plan to regulate the internet as a utility would stifle innovation and investment. President Trump's approach led to increased access and lowered prices, benefiting low-income households. Read the full @Comm4Prosperity report here: https://t.co/6r8QoCnF7T https://t.co/zXfdfnn0mW
🚨BIG NEWS from @NTIAgov🚨 West Virginia is now the SECOND state in the nation to be approved and will soon begin receiving its $1,210,800,969.85 in funding through the BEAD program to deploy high-speed internet networks. #CapitoConnect https://t.co/abRlvoVQY6
US Reinstates Open Internet Rules Quashed Under Trump Administration https://t.co/SoHFmRTo4q https://t.co/mReD05v1t4
🆕I led a letter this week w/@JerryMoran, @RandyWeber, & @RogerWicker alongside eight of our colleagues to the @FCC highlighting the critical need to leverage BEAD-funded fiber and fixed wireless projects when implementing the 5G Fund. All Americans deserve the opportunities… https://t.co/I9dxhYbB1E
The FCC voted along party lines to treat internet companies like utilities, clearing the way for heightened scrutiny on the industry. https://t.co/BtDK0F7aoR
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft order that violates the Communications Act of 1934 by making broadband internet a public utility. I joined my 40 of my colleagues in pushing back on the FCC’s unfettered power grab. https://t.co/5GQ0OFY5pi
This is the regulatory equivalent of a bad Groundhog Day remake. The FCC is voting once again to impose government controls on the Internet - even though activists assured us in 2017 that the Internet would end without them. It will be up to the courts to block the power grab. https://t.co/U7kn9gUjFy
Internet access has gotten faster and cheaper since the repeal of Title II, “#NetNeutrality,” the exact opposite of what activists claimed would happen. @Comm4Prosperity new report has more https://t.co/xaRL1gzrIb
The Biden FCC is seeking a government takeover of the internet. This would be BAD news for #Iowa as it would reduce choices for expanding broadband to our rural communities. Proud to join @SenTedCruz and @cathymcmorris in opposing Washington bureaucrats taking control of our… https://t.co/VPe1Iohu8Z
Broadband internet may be coming to a neighborhood near you. The state’s goal of expanding access in rural areas is taking a big step forward with a partnership with eX2 Technology. MORE: https://t.co/XiHimkV320 https://t.co/4MU19SmYvH