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Trump’s FCC Torches Net Neutrality and Hands Big Telecom a Win

The FCC’s repeal of net-neutrality rules was a major policy gift to telecom giants and a political headache for Trump’s populist branding. The move drew backlash from consumer groups, tech companies, and lawmakers who said the administration had sided with monopolies over the open internet.

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Trump’s FCC Torches Net Neutrality and Hands Big Telecom a Win

The FCC’s repeal of net-neutrality rules was a major policy gift to telecom giants and a political headache for Trump’s populist branding. The move drew backlash from consumer groups, tech companies, and lawmakers who said the administration had sided with monopolies over the open internet.

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Trump’s FCC Torches Net Neutrality and Hands Big Telecom a Win

The FCC’s repeal of net-neutrality rules was a major policy gift to telecom giants and a political headache for Trump’s populist branding. The move drew backlash from consumer groups, tech companies, and lawmakers who said the administration had sided with monopolies over the open internet.

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