FCC Commissioner Carr criticizes net neutrality rulemaking as agency moves forward with new order

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr strongly criticized the commission’s vote to move forward with reclassifying broadband internet access service under Title II of the Communications Act, questioning arguments made by Democrats and asserting that the FCC already has the authorities it needs to address national security.

The declaratory ruling and report and order approved by the FCC in a 3-2 vote on Thursday reinstates net neutrality rules established under former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and rolled back by Trump’s FCC...