We warmly congratulate Brendan Carr on his nomination to be a Commissioner of the FCC. His long experience and knowledge of communications policy will serve him well in this new position.
The Rosenworcel Nomination
IIA congratulates Jessica Rosenworcel on being nominated by President Trump for a new term as Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
The United States of Broadband
The private sector, in partnership with state and local governments, is working to connect every corner of the country with high-speed internet access. This interactive map highlights the various programs and investments being made to keep every state strong in the digital economy.
The Path Forward For Net Neutrality
Our Honorary Chairman Rick Boucher and Co-Chairman Jamal Simmons offer their thoughts on how the net neutrality debate can finally be put to rest.
Restoring Internet Freedom
In response to the FCC’s adoption of the Restoring Internet Freedom NPRM at its Open Meeting today, the Internet Innovation Alliance issued the following statement.
Jamal Simmons in The Hill
A sound economy relies on reasonable and restrained regulation that leaves lots of room for innovation, growth and profits. That’s why Congress should stop the ping-pong effect of the Net Neutrality debate as power passes back and forth between political parties.
Op-eds Bloomberg BNA
Net Neutrality: Ending the Game of Political Soccer
Without Congressional intervention, net neutrality policy will continue in an endless back-and-forth. Every party change at the White House will produce an FCC that shifts net neutrality rules to its favored terms.
Op-eds Huffington Post
New Rules for Old Poles Will Help Close the Digital Divide
If we are serious about speeding broadband deployment, the FCC has to get into the nitty-gritty questions about access to poles, equipment, contractors, how long the process should take, how providers should be compensated, and similar issues.
The FCC’s Welcome Change of Course
Monopoly-style regulation from the days of rotary phones is simply inappropriate in today’s competitive, innovative broadband marketplace.
Op-eds The Hill
When the Perfect Becomes the Enemy of the Good
Just as in 1974, when a window existed for bipartisan approval of a sweeping healthcare reform, today’s Congress has an equally promising opportunity to pass legislation putting the net neutrality debate to rest.