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Open Internet

Internet service providers (ISPs) have always been committed to and offered American consumers a powerful, open internet experience so they can enjoy the web content, services and applications of their choosing. The broadband industry has embraced and fostered the development of an open internet where companies do not block, throttle or otherwise interfere with the customer’s desire to go wherever they want on the internet.

Since the early 2000’s, policymakers and regulators have debated the best way to ensure that the open internet can be protected, yet we still don’t have a permanent solution. Only Congress has the power to conclusively settle this debate and provide the FCC with clear authority to enforce open internet principles. It is time for bipartisan legislation that will permanently enshrine enforceable open internet principles in statute without jeopardizing the investment need to build and maintain next generation networks. Such action will allow everyone to move beyond endless partisan debate and allow consumers and industry to have certainty.

Member companies of BCAW reaffirm our strong commitment to an open internet and to delivering a fast and vibrant online experience to consumers.

What does an Open Internet mean?