Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers

An appeals court today struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services, delivering a victory to telecom and cable lobby groups. The court ruling was welcomed by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted against the Biden-era rules when they were approved in 2023 . The FCC exceeded its legal authority by imposing liability for actions that result in "disparate impact," instead of merely policing "disparate treatment," said a ruling b