The broadband industry submitted fake comments against rules barring service providers from slowing or blocking websites or charging companies more for faster speeds to consumers.

Broadband and net neutrality have emerged as key issues in a closely contested campaign.

The firefighters fighting the massive California wildfires say the Trump FCC’s decision to repeal net neutrality allowed Verizon to throttle their internet speeds right as they were coordinating a response to the 400,000 acre blaze.

Ajit Pai had to face the music from Sen. Pat Leahy.