OIC Applauds FCC Net Neutrality Action
For Immediate Release
September 21, 2009
Contact: Eric London
202-507-9335
Statement by Markham Erickson, Executive Director, OIC:
“In a landmark move, Chairman Genachowski has put the FCC on course to protect the Internet economy and make sure it promotes consumer-friendly innovation. Over the last several years, the uncertainty around the extent and enforceability of non-discrimination rules has cast a shadow over investment and potentially stifled a key element of growth. The bold step by the Chairman will fulfill President Obama’s repeated commitment to Net Neutrality policies.
“We welcome today’s announcement. Our members support these changes because they understand that openness rules will bring new competition into the tech industry, stimulating growth, job creation and consumer choice. We look forward to a process to establish a legal framework around openness principles that will be clear, simple, effective, and cover broadband in all its permutations, including wireless data services.
“We thank the Chairman for setting a course that will ensure that the Internet remains a catalyst for economic growth, consumer choice, and robust speech. “
The Chairman's speech can be found here. The Open Internet Coalition encourages public discussion of this issue at www.openinternet.gov
About the Open Internet Coalition: The Open Internet Coalition (www.openinternetcoalition.com) represents consumers, grassroots organizations, and businesses working in pursuit of a shared goal: keeping the Internet fast, open and accessible to all Americans.
