What was repealedThe original rules went into effect in 2015 and laid out a regulatory plan that addressed a rapidly changing internet. Under those regulations, broadband service was considered a utility under Title II of the Communications Act, giving the FCC broad power over internet providers. The rules prohibited the following practices:Blocking: ISPs could not discriminate against any lawful content by blocking websites or apps. Throttling: ISPs could not slow the transmission of data based on the nature of the content, as long as it is legal. In November, Farhad Manjoo argued that the internet has already been dying a slow death and that the repeal of net neutrality rules only hastens its demise.

Source: Bangkok Post December 15, 2017 04:30 UTC