WISPs: D.C. Circuit Should Reject FCC Net Neutrality Order

The Wireless ISP Association is another group challenging the FCC’s net neutrality order in the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (see 2406030053). On Monday, the challenge was consolidated with other cases in docket 24-1169. The FCC order “marks a radical departure from the status quo and will have profoundly negative consequences for the internet and the national economy -- all without Congressional authorization,” WISPA said: “The Order will deter innovation and investment in broadband for WISPA’s small and rural members who may lack resources adequate to absorb the Order’s compliance costs and enforcement risks.” WISPA also said the order was “contrary to law, arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion; exceeds the FCC’s authority; and otherwise violates the Administrative Procedure Act.” Petitioner statement of issues is July 3.