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The Commission proposed to reestablish the framework the Commission adopted in 2015 to classify broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service and to classify mobile broadband Internet access service as a commercial mobile service.  The Commission also proposed to forbear from 26 Title II provisions, and clarify that the Commission will not regulate rates or require network unbundling.  Finally, the Commission proposed to reestablish a national regulatory approach to protect the open Internet by preventing broadband Internet access service providers from engaging in practices harmful to consumers, including: (1) proposing to reinstate straightforward, clear rules that prohibit blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid or affiliated prioritization arrangements; (2) proposing to reinstate a general conduct standard that would prohibit unreasonable interference or unreasonable disadvantage to consumers or edge providers; and (3) proposing to retain the disclosure requirements under the current transparency rule and seeking comment on the means of disclosure, the interplay between the transparency rule and the broadband label requirements, and any additional enhancements or changes.