The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to stall the implementation of net neutrality rules, a decision that has sparked significant reactions. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel stated that the American public desires a fast, open, and fair internet, and despite this setback, the fight for net neutrality will continue. Commissioner Geoffrey Starks also expressed strong disagreement with the 6th Circuit's decision, emphasizing that net neutrality is fundamental to a free and open internet. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the court's stay, arguing that it only benefits large corporations and poses a threat to small businesses and democracy. Proponents of the decision argue that the internet is already free and open, and that Title II regulations are overly restrictive and unnecessary.
Ending net neutrality would be a disaster for Americans, for small businesses, and for our democracy. Let's be clear: The Sixth Circuit's stay only benefits Big Money. We must do everything we can to stop this decision from taking effect. https://t.co/5oIlAlCWGY
We currently enjoy a free and open internet. The Title II order not only constrains the internet ecosystem it buries it in unnecessary regulation. The only path to bright-line net neutrality (albeit uneeded) is via congressional action. https://t.co/24YTNJyHf2
I cannot overstate how strongly I disagree with the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to stall our net neutrality rules, the foundation of a free and open Internet. The voices of the American people are clear—they want to control their choices online. #fcc #netneutrality https://t.co/sJsZBfX72B