>> so congratulations, fcc. you created this engine of innovation, capital flow into these new companies, the smart companies, the innovative companies. it's clear the fcc got this right. there's a lot of other places you can put venture capital money, but with 60% trailing under decision goes towards that

sector then we've got what young people in colleges and graduate schools all across america what to do. they want to continue to innovate. what you've done is make it a lot easier for them to do so. so what i'd like to do then, tragic if i could come is as good couple questions. is it unusual for an independent agency to communicate with the white house? >> no, sir spirit is it typical for an independent agency to communicate with the white house? >> white house, congress, everybody. >> have other presidents weighed in on fcc rulemaking since the founding in 1934? >> yes, sir. >> do you have any list of those that come to your mind that you think might have acted during that time? >> well, i haven't remember one time when president reagan called chairman fowler to the oval office. i remember that story because i happened to be around at one

time. >> i remember that story very well, and i don't begrudge president reagan for wanted to do that. but i do remember that extremely well. i didn't agree with chairman fowler on much, but i did appreciate the fact that the president can't talk to someone serving during his administration. did the fcc follow the process used by both democrat and republican commissions when crafting the open internet or? >> the processes remained unchanged. >> so i want to make clear the fcc has done precisely what congress intended the commission to do, classify broadband internet access service according to its best understanding of the technology of that day and how consumers use that technology. and i am confident that that is how you are proceeding come everything to do you for that. i think the commission for that. i'm also pleased with the recent

steps that the fcc has taken to increase consumer privacy protections as part of the commissions correct decision lets you do we classify broadband title ii. the commission wisely chose to apply section 222, to broadband extending the duty to protect the privacy of information that internet service providers collect about their customers because of the unique carrier customer relationship. i believe isp has a duty to protect the privacy of consumers who use the companie company's d wireless infrastructure to connect to the world. senator booker, senator blumenthal and i have written to the commission urging the commission to initiate a rulemaking to protect the privacy of consumers who use the broadband. entity believe you should have a comprehensive definition of customer proprietary network information to ensure

transparency, require consumer consent if information is going to be used so that privacy is protected. and protect consumers information by requiring isps to implement strong data security measures. can you give us some idea, mr. chairman, up when you plan on moving forward on rulemaking, on broadband practices? >> i hope it's very soon, and that includes this month. >> that includes this month, excellent. and i also sent you and other senators a letter on the proposed acquisition of time warner cable and broadcast networks by charter communications. and my hope would be that the commission would look at it, ensure that the guiding principles are competition, competition, competition, as you've said repeatedly, mr.

chairman, and that you ensure it gets the kind of review that ensures that the proper protections are in place for the competitive marketplace which we need. >> thank you, senator. >> tremblant. >> thank you. senator markey. >> just a couple of final points i would like to make. one is i want to say that as i mentioned earlier that this committee will be marking up a bipartisan mobile now act to more which will help advance wireless innovation, key provision of ranking member nelson's and my bill focus on bands of the critical for next wireless services. our legislation intentionally builds upon the good work that the commission is doing in spectrum frontiers proceeding. i was glad to hear earlier today that chairman wheeler expects this order by summer.

chairman wheeler, you've been quoted as saying that in the year that you've left in this job, every time you appear before the congress the number one item that you will talk about is the absolute necessity of congress dealing with issues of next generation 911. that's a quote. at which her prepared testimony, follows up on the intent. we've also recently seen an increase in organized stakeholder advocacy on this issue which echoes your concerns. will you be receiving, let the rephrase that. you will be receiving questions from the commerce committee and become it is as look more deeply into this issue. so the question is do i have to commitment you will cooperate with this committee by responding fully and in a timely manner. >> you bet, yes, sir. >> very good, thank you. senator cantwell was on her way racing back over your but i don't think she's going to make

it. thank you all very much for your time today, and i know it's been a lengthy hearing a lot of our members agency of great interest an issue before the commission. because they given you may take up legislation to reauthorize the commission in the very near future -- future the hearing record remain open through close of business thi the saudi. senators are asked to submit russians for the record. the witnesses are requested submit a written answer by mar march 11. this concludes the hearing. thank you all. [inaudible conversations]

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