Open Internet Coalition Statement on Internet Freedom Bill
Contact: Eric London
202-507-9335
Statement by Markham Erickson, Executive Director:
"We applaud Ed Markey and Anna Eshoo who have both been strong supporters of the open Internet, for introducing this legislation. Taken in conjunction with the important work of Subcommittee Chair Rick Boucher on this issue, the bill is an important first step towards the goal of keeping the Internet open and free for speech and innovation.
"Currently, technology investors and innovators face an uncertain future - the extent of protection for consumers to use the applications and services of their choice is unclear and under challenge in federal court. We look forward to action in Congress and at the FCC to ensure net neutrality protections are codified in the law and the veil of uncertainty is lifted."
