Looking for the Best Approach to Preserve the Open Internet

The Federal Communications Commission held the last in its series of six Open Internet Roundtables. At each one of these roundtables -- totaling over 20 hours -- panelists with diverse viewpoints dove into many of the thorniest issues in this proceeding, responding to questions from the public, FCC moderators, and the Chairman. The Chairman, Commissioners, and stakeholders have also engaged in vigorous discussions of these issues at events around the country. All for the purpose identified by the Commission in its Open Internet NPRM: to find the best approach to protect and promote Internet openness. We listened and we learned. With specific regard to the Roundtables, here are some key takeaways.