FCC plans to vote to overturn US net neutrality rules in Dec

Critics say the move could harm consumers, small businesses and access to the internet

The head of the Federal Communications Commission is set to unveil plans next week for a final vote to reverse a landmark 2015 net neutrality order barring the blocking or slowing of web content, two people briefed on the plans said.

In May, the FCC voted 2-1 to advance Republican FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's plan to withdraw the former Obama administration's order reclassifying internet service providers as if they were utilities. Pai now plans to hold a final vote on the proposal at the FCC's December 14 meeting, the people said, and roll out details of the plans next week.

Pai asked