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# D.C. Circuit Upholds FCC’s Open Internet Rules

 June 14, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

![iStock_000008141839Large](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/blogs/comm-law-monitor/2015/01/iStock_000008141839Large.jpg)In a 2-1 decision, the D.C. Circuit’s Court of Appeals [upheld](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/blogs/comm-law-monitor/2016/06/D.C.-Circuit-Open-Internet-Opinion-6-14-16.pdf) the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) 2015 Open Internet [rules,](http://www.commlawmonitor.com/2015/03/articles/internet/fcc-releases-open-internet-order/) which reclassified Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS), including mobile broadband, as telecommunications services subject to Title II common carrier regulations, as well as its rules against blocking, throttling, paid prioritization and enhanced transparency.

We are in the process of reviewing the decision and will circulate a client advisory in the coming days. In the interim, please contact [John Heitmann](http://kelleydrye.com) or [Jennifer Holtz](http://kelleydrye.com) with any questions.

 

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