WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following statement is attributable to the Telecommunications Research and Action Center (TRAC):

“TRAC applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to engage in a formal Notice of Inquiry on issues related to the type and nature of openness mandates for the Internet. The Internet has dramatically changed the landscape of American society. It has shifted power from the few to the many and continues to do so. TRAC urges the FCC to also closely monitor the Internet and to be prepared to act quickly in the event of any abuses during this process. However, we urge the Commission to move cautiously before imposing any additional detailed regulation on the Internet.”

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MEDIA CONTACT:

John Breyault, TRAC, johnb@trac.org, 202-263-2943

ABOUT TRAC:

The Telecommunications Research and Action Center (TRAC), founded in 1983, is a non-profit membership organization based in Washington, DC that promotes the interests of residential telecommunications customers. TRAC staff researches telecommunications issues and publishes rate comparisons to help consumers make informed decisions regarding their long distance and local phone service options. TRAC can be found on the web at http://www.trac.org.