This really surprised me. Is this just another end run around congress and the constitution ?
"President Obama's plan to "internationalize" the Internet may be unconstitutional, key members of Congress are claiming.
The group of lawmakers sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office last week, saying the plan to relinquish oversight of Internet domain name functions to a global, multi-stakeholder body raised questions about the administration's "authority to transfer possession and control of critical components of the Internet's infrastructure to a third party."
Lawmakers: U.S. plan for Internet may be unconstitutional | Washington Examiner
"U.S. officials announced plans Friday to relinquish federal government control over the administration of the Internet, a move that pleased international critics but alarmed some business leaders and others who rely on the smooth functioning of the Web."
U.S. to relinquish remaining control over the Internet - The Washington Post