Chairman Rockefeller on Preserving the Open Internet

Sen Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission's intention to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on net neutrality regulations: "An open Internet has been key to expanding economic, education, and healthcare opportunities to consumers and businesses, especially in rural areas, as well as facilitating political dialogue among all Americans. At times, this free market of ideas has been threatened by communications providers blocking access to lawful content and applications. Such actions harm all Internet users and undermine the innovation that has made this country strong. I applaud Chairman Genachowski's proposal as a good first step toward protecting consumers' rights and the integrity of a free and open Internet for all Americans."