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The FTC is suing AT&T over its mobile data policies, particularly throttling "unlimited" customers. AT&T filed a motion to dismiss this suit, saying that since AT&T is a common carrier, they fall under the jurisdiction of the FCC instead.

"You have no power here. Only the FCC can stop us."

Except just a few days later, AT&T tells the FCC that mobile data doesn't fall under common carrier rules, and cannot be regulated without Title II.

"You can't stop us. You don't have that power."

So, which is it?