<P> In 2005 , under Republican Chair Abernathy , the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) adopted policies and rules establishing principles of `` network neutrality '' in order to carry out the policy of the United States `` to preserve the vibrant and competitive free market that presently exists for the Internet '' and `` to promote the continued development of the Internet , '' `` encourag ( ing ) the deployment on a reasonable and timely basis of advanced telecommunications capability '' -- broadband -- `` to all Americans . '' . The FCC noted that Congress had cited the Internet 's educational and informational importance , and the fact that `` ( t ) he Internet also represents `` a forum for a true diversity of political discourse , unique opportunities for cultural development , and myriad avenues for intellectual activity , '' as well as `` play ( ing ) an important role in the economy , as an engine for productivity growth and cost savings . '' </P>
<P> In 2005 , under Republican Chair Abernathy , the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) adopted policies and rules establishing principles of `` network neutrality '' in order to carry out the policy of the United States `` to preserve the vibrant and competitive free market that presently exists for the Internet '' and `` to promote the continued development of the Internet , '' `` encourag ( ing ) the deployment on a reasonable and timely basis of advanced telecommunications capability '' -- broadband -- `` to all Americans . '' . The FCC noted that Congress had cited the Internet 's educational and informational importance , and the fact that `` ( t ) he Internet also represents `` a forum for a true diversity of political discourse , unique opportunities for cultural development , and myriad avenues for intellectual activity , '' as well as `` play ( ing ) an important role in the economy , as an engine for productivity growth and cost savings . '' </P>
when did net neutrality start in the usa
when did net neutrality start in the usa
2005
2005