State officials vigilant as net neutrality repeal takes effect

Commerce Secretary Michael Schirling is concerned about the possible impact on Vermont businesses. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
WASHINGTON — Obama-era regulations designed to maintain equality in internet service are officially no more.
The repeal of the net neutrality rules went into effect Monday, six months after the Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines to overturn the 2015 regulations.
But Vermonters may not feel the full impact of the repeal because of a new s