COMPTROLLER LEMBO'S STATEMENT ON FCC'S PLAN TO ELIMINATE OPEN AND EQUAL ACCESS TO THE INTERNET - Kevin Lembo Archive - CT Office of the State Comptroller
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COMPTROLLER LEMBO'S STATEMENT ON FCC'S PLAN TO ELIMINATE OPEN AND EQUAL ACCESS TO THE INTERNET

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

"The Federal Communications Commission's announcement today that it plans to dismantle landmark regulations that protect Americans' equal access to the Internet is a deeply troubling reversal that benefits the powerful few over millions of Americans, particularly working families and small businesses. It was nearly three years ago that I witnessed, in person, the FCC’s historic vote to preserve 'net neutrality' – so that all Americans can have equal access to the essential economic and social benefits of a fair and open Internet. A repeal of net neutrality threatens to shrink economic opportunities for all – and grow the gaps in income, education and equality."

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