Protecting the Internet and Consumers Through Congressional Action

Senate Commerce Committee
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
02:30 p.m.
http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentR...

The hearing will feature non-government expert witnesses testifying about current authorities of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress’ options to update outdated laws for the Internet Age.

Eleven principles for bipartisan rules in the Internet Age:

1. Prohibit blocking
2. Prohibit throttling
3. Prohibit paid prioritization
4. Require transparency
5. Apply rules to both wireline and wireless
6. Allow for reasonable network management
7. Allow for specialized services
8. Protect consumer choice
9. Classify broadband Internet access as an information service under the Communications Act
10. Clarify that Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act may not be used as a grant of regulatory authority
11. Direct the FCC to enforce and abide by these principles