Access Quote by Ajit Pai
“Broadband Internet access service is inherently an interstate service, and that is not a determination that just the FCC has made.”
About This Quote
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.
Advocate for federal oversight of broadband.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- policy making
- legal analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is federal control the best way to ensure access?
- How can states still influence broadband?
State-level solutions may be insufficient for a borderless medium.