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title: "A Reasonable Discussion Surrounding Net Neutrality"
summary: |-
  Net neutrality rules being proposed by the FCC will promote innovation and consumer protection.
date: "2014-05-12"
issues: ["Broadband Access and Regulation"]
authors: ["Doug Brake"]
content_type: "Op-Eds & Contributed Articles"
canonical_url: "https://itif.org/publications/2014/05/12/reasonable-discussion-surrounding-net-neutrality/"
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# A Reasonable Discussion Surrounding Net Neutrality

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has proposed that efforts to secure the openness of the Internet should be balanced with the need to enable nascent, next-generation communication applications and new business models that can drive growth and innovation in our nation’s broadband infrastructure. Contrary to accusations on the left and the right, this is a balanced and reasonable approach to ensure the continued development of our broadband networks while also protecting consumer choice.

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*Source: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)*
*URL: https://itif.org/publications/2014/05/12/reasonable-discussion-surrounding-net-neutrality/*