- An appeals court struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services.
- The court ruled that the FCC exceeded its authority by imposing liability for ‘disparate impact’ rather than only intentional discrimination.
- The rules applied to broadband providers and other entities like landlords that restrict broadband access.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr welcomed the decision, while consumer advocates criticized the ruling.
- The court also ruled that the FCC lacked authority to regulate entities that are not direct broadband providers.
- The decision was unanimous by three judges appointed by Republican presidents.