FCC adopts Open Internet Order with net neutrality rules in 3-2 party-line vote

The Federal Communications Commission votes 3-2, with three Democrats in favor and two Republicans opposed, to adopt the Open Internet Order, establishing enforceable net neutrality rules. The order adopts three core rules: (1) Transparency—providers must disclose network management practices; (2) No Blocking—fixed broadband providers cannot block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; (3) No Unreasonable Discrimination—providers cannot unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful traffic. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski characterizes this as the first time the FCC has adopted enforceable rules to preserve internet openness, building on the 2005 bipartisan policy statement. The rules apply reasonable network management exception but face immediate legal challenges.