Legal Niches

Telecom Groups have their say on Net Neutrality

By james_fudge

Telecommunication support groups gathered this week to complain about what "might happen" if net neutrality rules are put in place by the FCC. The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the US Chamber of Commerce gathered at a press conference to voice their concerns about the uncertainty of what net neutrality regulations will bring to the telecommunications sector. Sackcloth and ashes? Moon the color of blood?

Close. The TIA and NAM argued that new regulations could stall the growth of broadband in rural areas, a common talking point of the telecoms, who say that regulations will generally stymie innovation and cause companies to back off building infrastructure in new areas.

Jason Goldman, counsel for telecommunications and e-commerce at the Chamber of Commerce said that the broadband market is flourishing, service providers are investing billions every year to upgrade their networks, and the industry is creating new jobs. Goldman said Congress should look closely at whether net neutrality rules are needed, instead of the FCC. Read More

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on September 10, 2010 (boomark / email).