Legal Notes—Net Neutrality Ruling Could Take Longer Than First Thought
By | March 26, 2013
A decision on Verizon and Metro PCS’ challenge of FCC’s the net neutrality order could take even longer than first expected. Stifel Nicolaus analysts released a note Mon that said they don’t expect the case to be heard until the fall, which would likely push a decision to 4Q or 1Q14. Many view it as the most important broadband action pending. Here is what might happen to the FCC’s broadband regulatory authority if it’s overturned. Read on for the analysts’ take and an update on the other big case on everyone’s radar—Cablevision/Viacom.
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