To say that Wi-Fi is a critical component of Internet access in today's always-connected society doesn't do it justice. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
One of the best ways to realize Wi-Fi's impact is to imagine life without it. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
Notably, the FCC fact sheet regarding the net neutrality plan does not mention any accommodations for small providers. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
People can and do live without Internet access, and many lead very successful lives. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
The goal of an ISP or a broadband provider is to get as many subscribers as possible. It's not to try to… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
Both Republicans and Democrats championed a structure that allowed the 'application layer' of Internet architecture to be free from government intervention, apart… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
Net neutrality rules have been premised on the incentives and ability of ISPs to engage in harmful conduct, not actual harms. I… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
Everyone should acknowledge a simple truth: The heart and soul of today's Internet economy is the collection of data, mainly for use… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
It is both impractical and very harmful for each state to enact differing and conflicting privacy burdens on broadband providers, many of… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
Maybe Wi-Fi is a good technology to stretch existing networks beyond their edges to more rural portions of our nation. Similarly, Wi-Fi… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
I'm for Internet openness. We're all for Internet openness. If you asked the American people, I think they support it. Internet companies,… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
It is important to note that Internet access is not a necessity in the day-to-day lives of Americans and doesn't even come… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
From commercial companies to political campaigns, advertising dollars are increasingly being spent on the web, rather than on traditional media. Jeopardize this… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
I know that there is a near unanimous view in Congress that state or local taxes on Internet access would directly deter… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
The legend of a cable company trying to break the Internet makes scary bedtime stories for children of telecom geeks, but it… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share Image
During its retransmission dispute, CBS pulled its signal off of certain cable TV systems - and also blocked all Time Warner broadband customers from… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Quite simply, when D.C. Metro riders - often the first to see a problem developing - try to notify first responders, they frequently are… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
While I originally sought broader reforms to the Kid Vid regulations, what we have ended up with is a reasoned and balanced compromise. In… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Fundamentally, adopting rules without any estimate of the impact is the height of arbitrary decision-making. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Arguably, the application of complete libertarianism leads one towards anarchy. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
I know that there is a near unanimous view in Congress that state or local taxes on Internet access would directly deter the ability… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
First, a company cannot knowingly make misrepresentations and inaccurate statements before the Commission... It appears that Netflix made accusations of wrongdoing by ISPs, all… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Preventing staff from having too much influence and decision-making power is fairly easy. Appropriate procedural safeguards can be installed to prevent staff from, among… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
I view edge providers as a significant bright spot in our struggling economy. They are tirelessly innovating, growing, and meeting - often exceeding -… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Well, the United States will continue to be a world leader in wireless communications. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Allowing staff to dictate frameworks and policy outcomes without appropriate checks by elected leaders has corrosive effects. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
In reality, anyone can call themselves a conservative. There is no secret handshake or written test to prove your bona fides. But the true… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
Importantly, while PBS is subject to some of the Commission's Kid Vid rules, its business model is designed around community programming, and its efforts… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
The overall effect of the Kid Vid rules has been to force networks to prioritize less popular content. Some of this programming attracts reliable… — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
I have no interest in interfering or involving myself in journalistic integrity or process. — Michael O'Rielly Copy Share
