Access For Everyone
The FCC is currently considering the creation of a free and family friendly wireless broadband service at DSL speeds. The service, if adopted, would be the broadband equivalent of broadcast TV – a one-time equipment purchase gets you access to a free service throughout the country. After a year and a half evaluating a similar proposal from M2Z Networks, Inc, the Commission in September of 2007 commenced a proceeding and promised a vote on the service by August 14, 2008. While consumers are excited about the service, the big wireless carriers have opposed the plan. Even though lobbying on the idea of a free service has been ongoing for over two years, with the August 14, 2008 deadline fast approaching, T-Mobile and AT&T have called for open ended delay. Delay in Washington is a trick that incumbents regularly use to defeat new competition. Let the FCC know that enough is enough and that they should keep their promised timeline on the vote and take action that will allow millions of Americans access to affordable broadband. Click here to send a letter to the FCC and members of Congress.
