California Will Not Enforce State Net Neutrality Law Pending Appeal

California Will Not Enforce State Net Neutrality Law Pending Appeal
Supporters of Net Neutrality protest the FCC's recent decision to repeal the program in Los Angeles, California, November 28, 2017. (Reuters/ Kyle Grillot).
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WASHINGTON—The state of California on Oct. 26 agreed not to enforce its own state net neutrality law until a final court decision on the Trump administration’s decision to overturn the 2015 Obama-era open internet rules.

The move likely means the California net neutrality law, which was set to take effect on Jan. 1, now will be on hold for a year or longer. The law has been challenged by the U.S. Justice Department and trade groups representing providers including AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and Comcast Corp.