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Video: FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announces Net Neutrality Proposal

Phillip Dampier September 21, 2009 Net Neutrality, Public Policy & Gov't, Video 3 Comments

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

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

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Tim
Tim
14 years ago

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.

Tim
Tim
14 years ago
Reply to  Tim

Lastly, we are the United States of America. We should be leading the world in innovation not trailing it in something like 17th place.

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