WISPA Hails Court Rejection of Net Neutrality Order

The following statement may be attributed to WISPA Spokesperson:

Washington, DC, January 2, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit unanimously set aside the FCC’s Title II “Net Neutrality” order, finding that broadband is a Title I “information service” instead of the more heavily regulated Title II telecommunications service.  This is tremendous news for ISPs and the consumers they serve.  It was the very absence of utility-style regulation that allowed the internet to flourish, and it has proven key in enabling small ISPs to serve hard-to-reach rural, under-resourced and Tribal parts of the country.  WISPA has long fought against disproportionate regulatory burdens, and the hidden costs imposed on ISPs, innovators, and consumers from a Depression-era approach to market regulation.  Quite simply, today’s ruling means that companies can feel free to innovate, provide more services at lower costs, and grow, all to the benefit of the American broadband consumer.

Celebrating 20 Years of WISPA – Broadband Without Boundaries
WISPA’s approximately 1000 members provide fixed broadband connectivity and include equipment suppliers, support services, and other industry partners and stakeholders. Our members provide broadband access to millions of residential and business customers in rural, urban, and Tribal areas across America.

Contact
Mike Wendy
WISPA
202-763-5257
mwendy@wispa.org