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<blockquote data-quote="Catatonic" data-source="post: 3010609" data-attributes="member: 7966"><p>Dear Mr. Butt:</p><p></p><p>Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing debate over net neutrality. I appreciate your thoughts on this issue. </p><p></p><p>Currently, there are over 215 million internet users in America, and many of these individuals rely on the internet to conduct their business, to research and study, and for leisure. Recently there has been substantial debate over whether action to ensure unrestricted access to the internet is necessary. As you may know, broadband internet access is governed by the Communications Act of 1934 as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. These laws authorize the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) jurisdiction over interstate communication conducted via radio and wire. Specifically, Title I and II of the Communications Act permit the FCC to regulate broadband services, with Title II providing more stringent parameters for telecommunications services. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As you may know, on Mar 12, 2015, the FCC issued new open Internet rules. According to the FCC, the order applies to mobile as well as fixed broadband and relies on Title II of the Communications Act and Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and, for mobile broadband, Title III for its legal authority. The order reclassifies "broadband Internet access service" as a telecommunications service under Title II and bans blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization. Among other things, the order applies major provisions of Title II such as no unjust and unreasonable practices or discrimination, consumer privacy, disability access, consumer complaint and enforcement processes, and fair access to poles and conduits in order to protect the interests of consumers. For more information regarding the new rules voted upon by the FCC, I encourage you to <a href="https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=GA13DS&crop=14509.2712105.2576608.7288088&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.fcc.gov%2fdocument%2ffcc-releases-open-internet-order&redir_log=095475559893432" target="_blank">https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-open-internet-order</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In your letter, you expressed support for Congressional legislation that codifies net neutrality rules. At this time, rules regarding net neutrality and an open internet are governed by the FCC and as such are often at the will of the Chairman. Currently there has been no legislation introduced in the House of Representatives regarding net neutrality. Please rest assured I will pay close attention to this issue and will keep your views in mind should legislation be introduced.</p><p></p><p>Again, I thank you for sharing your views with me. I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your opinion in the future. In addition, I encourage you to visit my web site, where you can view the latest news and obtain information on issues and legislation that is important to you. You can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington. Thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you.</p><p></p><p>Sincerely,</p><p></p><p>Nancy Pelosi</p><p></p><p>Member of Congress</p><p></p><p><img src="https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/Customers/GA13DS/iqtrk.gif?crop=14509.2712105.2576608.7288088" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catatonic, post: 3010609, member: 7966"] Dear Mr. Butt: Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing debate over net neutrality. I appreciate your thoughts on this issue. Currently, there are over 215 million internet users in America, and many of these individuals rely on the internet to conduct their business, to research and study, and for leisure. Recently there has been substantial debate over whether action to ensure unrestricted access to the internet is necessary. As you may know, broadband internet access is governed by the Communications Act of 1934 as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. These laws authorize the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) jurisdiction over interstate communication conducted via radio and wire. Specifically, Title I and II of the Communications Act permit the FCC to regulate broadband services, with Title II providing more stringent parameters for telecommunications services. As you may know, on Mar 12, 2015, the FCC issued new open Internet rules. According to the FCC, the order applies to mobile as well as fixed broadband and relies on Title II of the Communications Act and Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and, for mobile broadband, Title III for its legal authority. The order reclassifies "broadband Internet access service" as a telecommunications service under Title II and bans blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization. Among other things, the order applies major provisions of Title II such as no unjust and unreasonable practices or discrimination, consumer privacy, disability access, consumer complaint and enforcement processes, and fair access to poles and conduits in order to protect the interests of consumers. For more information regarding the new rules voted upon by the FCC, I encourage you to [URL='https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=GA13DS&crop=14509.2712105.2576608.7288088&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.fcc.gov%2fdocument%2ffcc-releases-open-internet-order&redir_log=095475559893432']https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-open-internet-order[/URL]. In your letter, you expressed support for Congressional legislation that codifies net neutrality rules. At this time, rules regarding net neutrality and an open internet are governed by the FCC and as such are often at the will of the Chairman. Currently there has been no legislation introduced in the House of Representatives regarding net neutrality. Please rest assured I will pay close attention to this issue and will keep your views in mind should legislation be introduced. Again, I thank you for sharing your views with me. I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your opinion in the future. In addition, I encourage you to visit my web site, where you can view the latest news and obtain information on issues and legislation that is important to you. You can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington. Thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you. Sincerely, Nancy Pelosi Member of Congress [IMG]https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/Customers/GA13DS/iqtrk.gif?crop=14509.2712105.2576608.7288088[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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