On July 17, 2017 NAR provided comment on the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom proposed rulemaking. The Internet has been a driving force for innovation for decades, and NAR’s members, their clients, and local communities are benefiting from this innovation every day. The economic growth and job creation fueled by the open Internet is unprecedented in American economic history. For over a decade, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under both Republican and Democrat administrations, has fostered this growth. It is important that this Commission work to reserve open Internet policies that promote competition between Internet application and service providers. Only the current open Internet rules give the FCC the authority to ensure that the Internet remains open for all, and can remain a watchdog to stop bad behavior before in harms businesses, consumers and innovation. NAR is ready to work with the Commission on this important issue.
NAR Comment Letter to FCC Regarding Restoring Internet Freedom
Issue Date: July 17, 2017
On July 17, 2017 NAR provided comment on the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom proposed rulemaking. The Internet has been a driving force for innovation for decades, and NAR’s members, their clients, and local communities are benefiting from this innovation every day. The economic growth and job creation fueled by the open Internet is unprecedented in American economic history. For over a decade, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under both Republican and Democrat administrations, has fostered this growth. It is important that this Commission work to reserve open Internet policies that promote competition between Internet application and service providers. Only the current open Internet rules give the FCC the authority to ensure that the Internet remains open for all, and can remain a watchdog to stop bad behavior before in harms businesses, consumers and innovation. NAR is ready to work with the Commission on this important issue.
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