US Revives Net Neutrality to Establish Authority Over Internet

US regulators reinstated net neutrality rules that aim to ensure everything on the internet is equally accessible, reclaiming authority over broadband service and setting the stage for legal challenges.

The Federal Communications Commission’s Democratic majority adopted rules that bar broadband providers from interfering with web traffic. Their vote revives regulations that were gutted in 2017 by FCC Republicans.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel led the 3-to-2 vote to finalize rules she announced in September, kicking off a renewed fight.

The regulations adopted Thursday bar cable and phone providers such as Comcast Corp. and AT&T Inc. from blocking or slowing information flowing ...