EU top court gives thumbs up to net neutrality rules

BRUSSELS: Europe’s highest court on Tuesday gave its backing to the European Union’s net neutrality rules which require telecoms operators to treat all Internet traffic equally, dealing a blow to the telecoms industry which wants a less restrictive regime.

Adopted in 2015, the rules, which have got strong backing from large tech companies and consumer groups, prevent telecoms operators from blocking or slowing down traffic, or offering paid fast lanes.