FCC Affirms Net Neutrality Repeal in Answering Court Questions

The Federal Communications Commission adopted an order Tuesday addressing outstanding legal issues raised by the D.C. Circuit about the 2017 repeal of net neutrality rules.

The order, adopted in a 3-2 vote with both Democratic members dissenting, concludes that repealing net neutrality rules increased broadband investment, aided public safety and encouraged more infrastructure. It also found that the repeal doesn’t affect the FCC’s ability to provide Lifeline subsidies to broadband providers.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, in a statement before the vote, defended the FCC’s 2017 action to repeal the rules, which faced fierce backlash from net neutrality supporters.

“We stand ...