The Federal Communications Commission issues a rule that requires broadband Internet service providers (ISPs) to transmit data files equally, without considering their size or source. Based on previous attempts to regulate ISPs, under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, this rule would most likely be
A) challenged and overturned.
B) challenged and upheld.
C) not challenged, but repealed.
D) not challenged and strictly enforced.

Question

The Federal Communications Commission issues a rule that requires broadband Internet service providers (ISPs) to transmit data files equally, without considering their size or source. Based on previous attempts to regulate ISPs, under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, this rule would most likely be​
A) ​challenged and overturned.
B) ​challenged and upheld.
C) ​not challenged, but repealed.
D) ​not challenged and strictly enforced.

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Previous attempts to regulate ISPs under similar rules, such as net neutrality, have often been challenged in court and sometimes overturned, as ISPs argue these rules exceed the FCC's authority.

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