The FTC has signaled pretty clearly that they will not enforce net neutrality; their statement on the FCC proposal[1] focuses almost exclusively on data privacy

The FTC has signaled pretty clearly that they will not enforce net neutrality; their statement on the FCC proposal[1] focuses almost exclusively on data privacy and security. Their mention of antitrust authority is maybe the one glimmer of hope: > The staff comment noted that the FCC’s proceeding also would restore the FTC’s antitrust enforcement authority related to broadband providers. The FTC has worked to prevent unfair methods of competition since its inception more than a century ago, and the agency’s activities in Internet-related markets demonstrate its ability to preserve competition and promote innovation for the benefit of consumers.[2] FTC Commissioner McSweeny, in a comment opposing that endorsed by the chairman, points out that the FTC may lack the authority to enforce net neutrality at all: >...ISPs are free to change their terms of service regarding nondiscrimination on their networks without violating the FTC Act’s ban on deception so long as they provide clear notice of changes. If these disclosures are truthful, there is no deception for the FTC to police. [3] [1] https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/advocacy_documents/comment-staff-bureau-consumer-protection-bureau-competition-bureau-economics-federal-trade/ftc_staff_comment_to_fcc_wc_docket_no17-108_7-17-17.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/advocacy_document... [2] https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2017/07/ftc-staff-offers-comment-fccs-network-neutrality-proceeding https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2017/07/ftc-s... [3] https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/1231533/mcsweeny_-_fcc_comment_7-17-17.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements...