FCC Quote by Eric Schmidt
“The issues of wireless versus wireline gets very messy. And that's really an FCC issue, not a Google issue.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Wired Magazine, 2012
The speaker separates technical issues (wireless vs wireline) from corporate responsibility, assigning the problem to regulators.
In simple terms: Technical debates belong to regulators, not companies.
Focus on policy, not corporate blame.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- industry standards
- public utilities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should set telecom standards?
- How can regulators stay independent?
Corporate influence can still shape outcomes.