Minnesota Telecom Alliance Challenges FCC 'Digital Discrimination' Definition in 8th Circuit

The FCC's recently adopted rules defining "digital discrimination of access" violate the Administrative Procedures Act, said the Minnesota Telecom Alliance in a suit filed Tuesday against the agency in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Assuming "unprecedented authority," the FCC seeks to "empower itself to micromanage a host of legitimate business practices, including network buildout decisions, pricing, promotions, advertising, contract renewal, and customer service, the group said. The suit follows a similar suit filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the 5th Circuit.