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FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski
FCC Chair Julius Genachowski announced a proposal that would prevent cable, wireless and telecommunications companies from blocking certain information on the Internet. A panel of industry analysts then discussed the concept called “net neutrality,” along with their ideas for improving broadband access.
Recognizing the need to expand the U.S. broadband network to ensure America’s infrastructure and economic development, Congress tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with developing a national broadband plan by February 17, 2010. On September 21, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski delivered remarks on the national broadband plan and other communications issues.
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C-SPAN covered the event this morning and had a comprehensive discussion about the state of broadband in America today. (1 Hour, 48 Minutes)
Event Information
When
Monday, September 21, 2009
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where
Falk Auditorium
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Participants
Featured Speaker
Julius Genachowski
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
Moderator
Cecilia Kang
Reporter
The Washington Post
Panelists
Ben Scott
Policy Director
Free Press
Josh Silverman
CEO
Skype Technologies S.A.
Darrell M. West
Vice President and Director, Governance Studies
David E. Young
Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs
Verizon Communications
In regards to Julius Genachowski:
I like how he mentioned that back in the dial-up days, there was competition. But as people move to broadband, that just isn’t the case.
Also, I like how he said, “People will either view this as pro-consumer or pro-business. I reject that. It will benefit consumers as well as businesses.”
I hope this isn’t just all talk. I hope they act on what he said.
Lastly, we are the United States of America. We should be leading the world in innovation not trailing it in something like 17th place.
I agree, Tim. This is very pro-business for all of those 21st century economy businesses already out there and those to come. Nobody expects broadband providers to lose money constructing and expanding their networks, and guess what, they are not. In fact, the more compelling their service is, and the more variety in speeds offered, the more subscribers they will get. I am ready and willing to pony up more money myself for a premium level of Time Warner’s Road Runner service if it means faster uploads and mildly faster downloads. I spent 45 minutes yesterday uploading the video you… Read more »