Ajit Pai

My own view is that the Internet should be run by technologists and engineers and business people, not by lawyers and bureaucrats here in the nation's capital. ”

Giving consumers the power to keep their phone numbers when they switch carriers has been great for consumers and businesses alike. ”

Consumers and businesses alike value their ability to keep a phone number when changing providers or relocating. This concept is called 'number portability.' ”

Regulatory mandates have a disproportionate effect on small businesses. ”

Consumers fare best when the barriers to business entry are low, which helps ensure that the market - any market - becomes competitive and stays that way. ”

We all agree on the core values of a free and open Internet. We simply may disagree on the appropriate regulatory framework for securing those values. And I would much rather have an open and honest debate about the appropriate regulatory framework as opposed to throwing misinformation out there to achieve political ends. ”

One of the great joys of my job is having the privilege of meeting people from all across the country and hearing their stories. ”

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria each caused billions of dollars in damage, claimed the lives of many Americans, and disrupted millions more. They also reminded us how important communications networks can be during emergencies - and that the FCC has a role to play in helping keep people safe. ”

For newspapers to continue to play an important role in civic engagement, they need more access to capital. Their decline has created a real threat to independent reporting at the state and local level. ”

Whether you live in a big city or a small town, a call placed by a loved one, friend, or customer should go through. ”