Yesterday, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel proposed (video, document) reinstating net neutrality rules, seeking to return to the successful 2015 regulations. This raises questions about the principles underpinning the 2015 rules and their potential impact on operators’ 5G monetization. It’s also worth considering the reference this could set for India, where substantial investments in 5G networks are underway.
FCC’s 2015 Rules
Before we analyze the potential implications of this decision on 5G networks, let’s first grasp the foundational principles that formed the basis of the FCC’s 2015 rules. These rules are built upon three key pillars, as illustrated in the figure below.
