Appeals Court Upholds FCC's Network Neutrality Rules

Today, as in February 2015, the Benton Foundation celebrates the greatest commitment ever made to preserve and protect an open and free Internet. The winners in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision are traditional American values: access and equity, democracy and diversity, opportunity and innovation. Strong, enforceable net neutrality means access. Strong, enforceable net neutrality means diversity. Strong, enforceable net neutrality means equity. Strong, enforceable net neutrality will enhance our democracy. Strong, enforceable net neutrality rules are crucial for our most-vulnerable communities. Strong, enforceable net neutrality means innovation. The Benton Foundation commends the D.C. Circuit Court for it’s wise decision. Under the leadership of Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC acted to ensure the continued value and viability of the Internet. Today, the courts endorsed the FCC’s courageous action.