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FCC Chair May Be Softening Stance On Ridiculous Internet Fast Lane Proposal

FCC Chair May Be Softening Stance On Ridiculous Internet Fast Lane Proposal

Since it was revealed that FCC Chair Tom Wheeler’s new net neutrality proposal includes allowances for “fast lanes,” in which deep-pocketed content companies can pay extra for faster and better access to customers, he’s taken heat from tech companies, consumer advocates, lawmakers, and even members of his own commission. Now comes news that Wheeler may be up to relaxing his stance on this issue. [More]