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Ex-FCC Chief “Shocked” by Feds’ Attempt to Regulate Internet

Ex-FCC Chief “Shocked” by Feds’ Attempt to Regulate Internet “The order goes far beyond protecting net neutrality” Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell told CNBC today that he was shocked by the federal agency’s rush to regulate the Internet as a vote looms on a 332 page plan that remains secret. “The order goes far beyond protecting net neutrality which was the original purpose and in fact introduces a new regulatory regime for the Internet,” said Powell, adding “I think it’s fair to say we are shocked.” Powell downplayed concerns made by net neutrality advocates about ISPs blocking or throttling content,… View Article