Wilson: FTC Acted on Frontier When FCC Didn't
"[Net neutrality] supporters say active oversight" by the FCC "would have prevented alleged [misrepresentations] by Frontier," tweeted Republican FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson Friday. The FTC sued Frontier Wednesday, claiming it misled customers on its DSL speeds (see 2105190052). The FCC…
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"monitors internet speeds of ISPs and produces reports on discrepancies in actual vs. advertised speeds," Wilson said, but the "[FTC] took action." The FCC declined to comment Friday. Democrats at both agencies say the FCC would have a stronger role with restored past net neutrality rules.