FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2007

CONTACT: Linda Paris, 202-365-3343

APT Commends Federal Communications Commission on their Notice of Inquiry Regarding Broadband Market Practices

Washington, D.C., March 22, 2007 – In response to release of the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Inquiry, the Alliance for Public Technology (APT) issued the following statement:

“The Alliance for Public Technology (APT) commends the Federal Communications Commission for opening an inquiry into broadband market practices. APT supports the network neutrality Principles set forth in the FCC’s Policy Statement, and believes that all sides of the network neutrality debate share the same goal: keeping the Internet an open and innovative platform, one that continues to meet our needs for effective communication, quality of life, democratic participation and economic growth. To meet that goal, we must ensure that our communications networks remain free and open, while encouraging investment in networks that are both intelligent and innovative.” 

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About APT
The Alliance for Public Technology is a nonprofit membership organization based in Washington, D.C., which was founded in 1989 to foster public policies that ensure access to advanced telecommunications technologies for all Americans.