Appeals court blocks return of US net neutrality rules for ISPs – Computerworld

The appeals court based its argument in part on overturning Chevron’s so-called deference principle. This principle, which once required courts to defer to agency interpretation of ambiguous statutes, was overturned by a June 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision. widespread regulatory implications for IT departments.

As Rosenworcel’s term comes to an end, it is unlikely that the FCC will continue to push to restore net neutrality rules for Internet service providers. Choosing Trump as her replacement Brendan Carr prefers market innovation over federal oversight.

Implications for businesses

With net neutrality currently off the table, businesses face an unregulated internet landscape that may favor large internet providers. ISPs can legally prioritize or throttle certain traffic, forcing companies to pay more for reliable, high-speed access to cloud services, SaaS applications, or online collaboration tools. Without regulations to prohibit practices such as traffic throttling or prioritization, companies that depend on stable and fast Internet connections could face increased operating costs.