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January 14, 2014
Commission FCC Open Internet rules Although I am disappointed that the court did not unequivocally uphold the FCC s net neutrality protections I am pleased that the court recognized that the FCC has the authority...broadband networks At its core the FCC s fundamental responsibility is the regulation of communications networks for the public interest and consumers everywhere I urge the FCC to consider all viable options...
December 20, 2013
Releases Print Rockefeller Has Serious Concerns About In Flight Mobile Phone Calls In letter to DOT and FCC Chairman urges considering banning in flight mobile phone calls and full examination of related safety...Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Communications Commission FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in which he expresses opposition to the possibility of allowing in flight mobile...of your agencies let me add my voice to that growing chorus Rockefeller wrote During the DOT s and FCC s consideration of this matter I encourage you to carefully consider the possibility of banning in...
December 10, 2013
use both licensed and unlicensed as quickly as possible Last week Federal Communications Commission FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced that the agency s timeline for the broadcast incentive auction has slipped...encourage new services spur competition and benefit consumers In the incentive auction I believe the FCC should let all interested participants freely compete against one another in the open market and should...coverage speed and price consumers have benefited enormously from market driven spectrum auctions As the FCC moves forward its primary focus needs to be on how to maximize participation in the upcoming incentive...
December 10, 2013
prepared for delivery Almost two years ago I authored legislation with Kay Bailey Hutchison to give the FCC a new tool voluntary incentive auctions to make sure the nation s limited spectrum resources are used...There is no doubt that the FCC s incentive auction proceeding is one of the most important undertakings in the agency s history That is why we are here today To hear from the FCC and from various stakeholders...and awarded tens of thousands of licenses through spectrum auctions the FCC is the undisputed expert on spectrum actions The FCC also must be afforded the flexibility necessary to make sure that all of...
December 10, 2013
Jay Rockefeller IV Almost two years ago I authored legislation with Kay Bailey Hutchison to give the FCC a new tool voluntary incentive auctions to make sure the nation s limited spectrum resources are used...There is no doubt that the FCC s incentive auction proceeding is one of the most important undertakings in the agency s history That is why we are here today To hear from the FCC and from various stakeholders...and awarded tens of thousands of licenses through spectrum auctions the FCC is the undisputed expert on spectrum actions The FCC also must be afforded the flexibility necessary to make sure that all of...
October 29, 2013
Press Releases Print Rockefeller Statement on Confirmation of Tom Wheeler and Mike O Rielly to the FCC October 29 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement...confirmation Tom Wheeler will be a strong advocate for consumers and the public interest at a time when the FCC is facing decisions that will shape the future of our nation s telephone network and the wireless broadband...commerce senate gov 2013 10 rockefeller statement on confirmation of tom wheeler and mike o rielly to the fcc Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower...
October 29, 2013
Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Thune Statement on Confirmation of FCC Nominees Wheeler and O Rielly October 29 2013 WASHINGTON D C U S Senator John Thune R SD Ranking Member...Rielly to the Federal Communications Commission FCC I am very pleased that the Senate has confirmed both Mr Wheeler and Mr O Rielly today so that the FCC will be able to operate with a full slate of Commissioners...believe that Mr Wheeler will competently and capably serve the nation in his new role as chairman of the FCC and that Mr O Rielly will use his extensive legislative background to advocate free market principles...
October 28, 2013
Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Thune Applauds FCC Efforts on Call Completion Problems October 28 2013 WASHINGTON D C U S Senator John Thune R SD Ranking...applaud Interim Chairwoman Clyburn s leadership on this issue The Federal Communications Commission FCC should build on today s action using new data to take swift and meaningful enforcement actions against...Res 157 calling on the FCC to aggressively pursue those that violate its rules and I look forward to the full Senate approving this measure I have also stressed repeatedly with FCC nominees Tom Wheeler and...
September 18, 2013
landscape and I am sure he will continue to serve our country with distinction in his new role at the FCC should he be confirmed As I have said before it is clear we are living in the middle of a digital revolution...potential for job creation and innovation in the broadband Internet and technology sectors Both the FCC and the FTC are regulatory agencies that oversee various aspects of the interactions between consumers...economy whether it is mobile technology privacy issues which the FTC is actively investigating or the FCC s critical efforts to increase the availability of private sector spectrum to keep pace with exploding...
August 1, 2013
president s formal nomination of Michael O Rielly to serve on the Federal Communications Commission FCC I first had an opportunity to get to know Mike while he was an analyst at the Republican Policy Committee...and articulate He is a champion of the free market and I know he will be a strong addition to the FCC In recent conversations he has impressed me with his understanding of the many issues on the communications...and others have pledged so both nominees can be confirmed by the full Senate in the near future The FCC is composed of five bipartisan commissioners two seats are currently vacant https www commerce senate...
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