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"It's not just about the repeal of the FCC's rules,"

Jan. 30, 2019 by Catherine Pope

"It's not just about the repeal of the FCC's rules," Feld said, noting that the FCC's new rules also do not mention any of the five states that have had their municipal utility licenses revoked.

Feld said he's seen a lot of outrage about the FCC's decision, noting that the FCC's regulations are based on the same outdated laws.

"The FCC's rules don't go over well with consumers," Feld said. "There's not a lot of discussion on the internet about Internet service quality and the reliability of the Internet. How about that it's a public utility and not a private entity?"

The FCC said in its new rules that it will only have the authority to regulate telecommunications companies based on what they offer in connection with the Internet.

"Our plan is to do this at the appropriate time for the commonwealth's commonwealths and for customers in the commonwealth who need Internet service, not for government to regulate these companies," Pai said.

As we enter the third week of 2017, FCC Chairman Pai's agency is preparing to issue an order that would roll back the FCC's net neutrality rules, which he has vowed will put many businesses and consumers out of business.