Chairman Martin's Comments at Georgetown University

CHAIRMAN MARTIN'S REMARKS AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
[SOURCE: Federal Communications Commission]
On November 30, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin spoke at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business/Center for Business and Public Policy. He reiterated his belief that "Market forces and competition are better drivers of innovation and better protectors of consumer interest. Competition - - not regulation - - best leads to better services and lower prices." But he noted that the FCC "should focus on creating a regulatory environment that promotes investment and competition, setting the rules of the road so that players can compete on a level playing field." He concluded: "I believe that the future of telecommunications will be defined by this increasing convergence of multiple platforms. Service providers will continually look for new combinations of services to deliver to consumers. And if we are able to promote competition, it will be consumers who will reap the benefits."
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-268774A1.doc
http://www.fcc.gov/commissioners/martin/georgetown.ppt