Net Neutrality Potentially Under Fire

While Net Neutrality, an Internet fairness doctrine, won't be overturned overnight, the incoming Republican administration could ease Net Neutrality rules.   

President-Elect Donald Trump appointed a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transition team led by Jeffrey Eisenach (pictured), a telecom consultant and well-known critic of current FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's policies, including Net Neutrality. Wheeler in December announced that he will step down on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day.

As a result of the new administration and Wheeler resigning, many industry analysts believe the stage is being set for Wheeler's policies -- namely, Net Neutrality -- to be dialed down or repealed completely.