The Federal Communications Commission yesterday voted to take the first step to set new rules that would allow Internet service providers to charge companies for faster delivery of their content.
The 3-2 vote on the proposed rules governing net neutrality came after a federal court in January tossed the agency's previous rules.
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler appeared to walk back on some of the original proposals for a "fast lane" for content, saying the Internet should remain open, and not be divided into the have and have-nots.
"I will not allow the national asset of an open Internet to be compromised," Wheeler said.
Still, some have said the proposed rules could stifle innovation and hurt startups who are not able to pay for priority service.
"The FCC has to make sure that the Internet remains an open platform for innovators, especially those that don't have the muscle to negotiate with Verizon and Comcast," said Andy Palmer, an entrepreneur and investor in Cambridge.
The Internet Association, which represents companies including Google and Facebook, said it will "advocate for the FCC to use its full legal authority to enforce rules that lead to an open Internet."
The rules now enter a 120-day public comment period, before FCC commissioners revise the proposal and vote again.
"It seems to me the chairman has a very fine line to walk," said Daniel Lyons, a law professor at Boston College. "The question is which way is the chairman going to steer the ship. Frankly, I'm not sure."
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