Apple has officially broken its silence on the net neutrality debate. In with a new comment, Apple has asked the FCC (via Recode) to “retain strong, enforceable open internet protections” that advance consumer choice, no paid fast lanes, transparency, competition, and investment and innovation.
In the full comment, Apple specifically says broadband providers should not be allowed to throttle or block a “lawful website” or create paid fast lanes for services.
Apple also writes that broadband providers should openly disclose network performance and traffic management to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for. The comment summarizes that the current FCC rules in place should remain and be used when addressing net neutrality in the future, not changed to create fast lanes.
Prior to today’s comment submission, Apple has been noticeably absent from the net neutrality debate while other major tech companies voiced their positions. You can read the full comment here.
