Net Neutrality

Ironically, the industry can blame Verizon for where we are now. In 2010, Verizon sued the FCC after the commission took a first stab at ensuring net neutrality. Verizon argued that the agency had overstepped its bounds.An appeals court ruled last year in Verizon's favor. But it also said that if the FCC wanted net neutrality, it had all the authority it needed by just reclassifying the Internet as a utility. Boom.

Politico had reported the FCC was leaning toward not issuing the notice, and a source familiar with the FCC's plans, who agreed to speak on background, said Monday that a PN was not going to be issued.

while the formal comment period is over, the FCC continues to get input, including through ex parte meetings and written filings

The staff is said to feel that a formal public notice is not necessary and that issuing one could add unnecessary delay.