Remarks of Commissioner Brendan Carr at "The Future of Internet Freedom" Symposium

Reversing the 2015 [Title II] decision—this massive regulatory overreach—has my full support.

We know from our own experience that the Title I regulatory approach works. And we now know from our own experience that Title II does not. As the proposed order explains, Title II has imposed significant costs. We’ve seen broadband deployment projects that could have brought new services to consumers put on hold. We’ve seen investment in broadband networks decline. And we’ve seen providers delay the introduction of innovative new offerings. Reversing this failed experiment with heavy-handed regulation will put a tried and true framework back in place and will power the deployment, investment, and innovation that will benefit American consumers for decades to come.

I look forward to casting my vote on December 14th in favor of Internet freedom.