US regulators have halted closed-door meetings intended to find a way to make sure all web data is treated equally.
The Federal Communications Commission began the meetings after a court limited its net regulation powers.
The FCC faced criticism over the meetings by groups that supported the principle known as net neutrality.
The FCC decision follows reports that Google and Verizon hatched a separate deal to allow faster speeds for web sites that pay for the privilege.
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