net neutrality

It followed a lawsuit by four of the groups earlier this month

The lawsuit was filed by the CTIA, NCTA, The Internet & Television Association and USTelecom

This marked the latest clash between the Trump administration and California

They have until midnight to pass so-called SB 822 on the final day of the legislative session or wait until next year

Handing sweeping new powers to internet providers to block, throttle or offer paid “fast lanes” for web traffic

New regulations give providers power to speed up or slow down internet traffic based on how much customers pay

The 52 to 47 vote margin was larger than expected to reverse the Trump administration’s action

The rules bar providers from blocking or slowing down access to content or charging consumers more for certain content

Activists have staged protests saying dominant broadband providers could hinder services of rivals

The Federal Communications Commission officially published its order overturning the net neutrality rules

The formal publication in the Federal Register means advocacy groups will be able to sue

E-commerce site Etsy said that it would separately also join the legal effort

He believes that the decision to overturn the rules was not the last word on the matter

Such regulations allow access to applications ranging from social media to music streaming

Consumer advocates and trade groups representing content providers have planned a legal challenge

FCC says new rules retain consumer protection requiring internet providers to disclose actions on blocking material

For tech industry giants who took on the president-elect during his presidential campaign, future looks uncertain