Regulators approve 'open internet' & tougher rules for Internet providers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has agreed to impose strict new regulations on Internet service providers like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T.

The regulatory agency voted 3-2 Thursday in favor of rules aimed at enforcing what's called "net neutrality." That's the idea that service providers shouldn't intentionally block or slow web traffic, creating paid fast lanes on the Internet.

Put simply, internet providers won't get to play favorites when it comes to broadband service.

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