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“Broadband Internet access service is inherently an interstate service, and that is not a determination that just the FCC has made.” quote by Ajit Pai
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“Broadband Internet access service is inherently an interstate service, and that is not a determination that just the FCC has made.”

Ajit Pai

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Source Speech: FCC testimony, 2017

Internet service crosses state lines, making it a national, not just a state, issue, thus federal regulation is appropriate.

In simple terms: Internet is a national service.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for federal oversight of broadband.

Themes

policy law technology

Mood

analytical critical

Type

policy legal

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • policy making
  • legal analysis

Key Concepts

interstate commerce regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is federal control the best way to ensure access?
  • How can states still influence broadband?
A Different Perspective

State-level solutions may be insufficient for a borderless medium.

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