FCC Announces Effective Date of Net Neutrality Order

On April 25, 2024, the Commission adopted a Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration (Order) restoring Net Neutrality and bringing back a national standard for broadband reliability, security, and consumer protection. 

Regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, the Order enhances the FCC’s authority to:

• Better safeguard access to IP-based telecommunications relay services (TRS);
• Ensure that broadband Internet access service is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and
• Ensure that emergency communications by persons with disabilities are not interrupted or degraded.

On May 22, 2024, a notice was published in the Federal Register establishing an effective date of July 22, 2024, for these rules.

Link to the Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration: 

https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-restores-net-neutrality-0

For general information about the Open Internet, visit:  https://www.fcc.gov/open-internet-faq.  For specific questions about the Open Internet proceeding, please contact OpenInternet2023@fcc.gov.  Individuals who use videophones and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may call the FCC’s ASL Consumer Support Line at (844) 432-2275 (videophone).