Politics

FCC Movement on Broadband Policy

By Karina

Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski released a legal framework to respond to the Comcast v. FCC decision. Speaker Pelosi on the announcement:

I commend Chairman Genachowski for taking a targeted approach to expanding access, protecting consumers and preserving openness and competition on the internet. It is imperative for innovators and consumers alike, that the Federal Communications Commission continues to embrace the principles of nondiscrimination and transparency, so our policy reflects, and provides for, the growth of the digital economy and free speech for all Americans.

Read Chairman Julius Genachowski’s blog post on the framework»

Read General Counsel Austin Schlick’s blog post on the framework»

Letter from Chairmen Waxman and Rockefeller earlier in the week urging the FCC to protect consumers»

Full post as published by The Gavel on May 06, 2010 (boomark / email).