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November 18, 2019

FCC Public Auction Decision the Right Policy for the C-Band

IPI commends the FCC for today’s announcement, and urges prompt movement toward a successful public auction for C-band spectrum.

October 1, 2019

On Net Neutrality, the Courts Catch Up with Markets

For now, the court decision puts an end to a short and misguided period in the history of internet policy.

October 1, 2019

Giovanetti: Court Ruling on Title II Repeal 'Great for Markets, Ecommerce, Internet Freedom'

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has validated the FCC's ‘Restoring Internet Freedom Order,’ which restores the longtime ‘light touch’ regulatory approach to the internet. 

August 1, 2019

IPI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of FCC Actions on 621 of the Cable Act

We write in support of the draft Third Report and Order on the implementation of Section 621 of the Cable Act and urge its adoption at the Commission’s August open meeting.

May 28, 2019

Report Says U.S. Now Among World Leaders In 5G Readiness

Bartlett D. Cleland, research fellow with the Institute for Policy Innovation, said the FCC “needs to establish a continuous supply of spectrum via auctions, on a schedule that will provide a regular flow of low, mid and high bands of spectrum. They must keep unlicensed bands open and available as well.”

April 5, 2019

FCC Right To Rein In Cable Fees, Policy Experts Say

During a panel discussion hosted by Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, research group president Tom Giovanetti said there’s no conflict between asking the FCC to limit local cable regulators’ authority and advocating for smaller government.

December 26, 2018

With FCC Likely to Mostly Stick to Cable Franchising Fee Plan, Suits Probable

The FCC seeks to “limit municipal greed” with a “pro-consumer move” that “simply enforces the intention of federal law to limit the financial demands municipalities can make of cable providers,” wrote IPI president Tom Giovanetti. Some cities place a franchise fee on internet services, prohibited by the Internet Tax Freedom Act, he said: “When government imposes on companies, they end up being passed along” to consumers “in the form of higher prices.” 

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