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Openness is the Internet's heart and nondiscrimination is its soul, and infringements on either of these features undermines the spirit and intent of net neutrality. No one should have to ask permission to innovate, and we need to retain the ability of all Internet users to communicate and compete on a level playing field, preventing the presence of fast and slow lanes that are contrary to the essence of the Internet.

Senator Markey is committed to ensuring that the Internet remains free, open, and accessible. In 2006, he was the author of the Network Neutrality Act, the first-ever net neutrality bill in the House of Representatives, which would ensure that as the Internet continues to evolve, it remains a level playing field guided by the principles of openness and competition. Senator Markey also has consistently opposed any attempts to undercut openness and innovation on the Internet.

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  • Markey: Obama Call for Internet Freedom a Game-changer Posted on 11/10/14
  • Senators Markey and Franken to Join Online Companies in Press Conference on Net Neutrality and Title II Posted on 09/16/14
  • Markey Joins Online “Battle for Net Neutrality” with Symbolic Internet Slowdown Posted on 09/10/14

    In an effort to preserve Internet freedom, Markey led recent call for FCC to reclassify broadband as a utility under Title II

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  • To Protect Net Neutrality, Markey Leads Senate Dems in Call to Reclassify Broadband as a Utility Posted on 07/15/14

    “Broadband is a more advanced technology than phone service, but in the 21st century it performs the same essential function,” write the lawmakers in the letter.  “Consumers and businesses cannot live without this vital connection to each other and to the world around them.  Accordingly, it would be appropriate for the FCC to reclassify broadband to reflect the vital role the Internet plays in carrying our most important information and our greatest ideas.”

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  • Markey Statement on FCC Open Meeting Posted on 05/15/14

    Without a truly open Internet, America will be closed to innovation. Today’s action at the FCC could begin the dismantling of the open Internet as we know it unless the Commission reclassifies broadband as a telecommunications service under Title II.  Internet access today is like traditional phone service decades ago - we can’t live or work without it. In order to preserve a truly open and free Internet, we must stop broadband behemoths from setting up fast and slow lanes and picking winners and losers. Start-ups and small business would suffer, slowing our economy and job growth throughout Massachusetts and around the country. I will continue to fight to ensure that the world’s greatest platform for innovation, job-creation and economic growth remains a level playing field for all.

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  • Markey, Senators Urge FCC to Promote Net Neutrality, Reverse Proposal to Create Internet Toll Lanes Posted on 05/09/14

    Consumers and innovators cannot afford to wander through this regulatory murk any longer.  The time has come for the FCC to adopt Net Neutrality rules that provide clear, strong protections for the Open Internet and all Americans, once and for all.

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  • Markey Statement on Net Neutrality Posted on 04/24/14

    "Openness is the Internet's heart and nondiscrimination is its soul, and infringements on either of these features undermines the spirit and intent of net neutrality. No one should have to ask permission to innovate, and we need to retain the ability of all Internet users to communicate and compete on a level playing field, preventing the presence of fast and slow lanes that are contrary to the essence of the Internet. The Internet's rules of the road must not open up fast lanes to those who can pay, leaving others stuck in traffic. As this process moves forward, I plan to closely review the proposal and work to ensure that it properly safeguards the openness and vitality of the Internet for all users, entrepreneurs and our economy for generations to come."

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