We told you it was just a matter of time and, honestly, it took a little longer than expected. Verizon has officially filed an entice the FCC’s net neutrality rules, that are set to take effect on Novemeber 20th. It wasn’t until the regulations were published within the Federal Register on September 23rd that they became fair game for legal challenges — a technicality that led to Verizon’s previous attempt to dam the principles being tossed out by the u. s. Court of Appeals in April. While Verizon senior vice chairman and deputy general counsel, Michael E. Glover, assures netizens that the corporate is “fully committed to an open Internet,” it none-the-less takes issue with the FCC’s try to institute new “broad” and “sweeping” regulations at the telecommunications industry. We’re sure here is only the 1st of several cases that might be brought before the courts challenging the commission’s authority. Stayed tuned to look if and when MetroPCS re-enters the fray , and to determine without equal fate of net neutrality here within the US. Take a look at the brief statement from Verizon after the break.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Communications on Friday (Sept. 30) filed an appeal within the United states of america Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit of the Federal Communications Commission’s December 2010 Report and Order (FCC 10-201) adopting so-called “net neutrality” rules. The subsequent statement must be attributed to Michael E. Glover, Verizon senior vp and deputy general counsel:
“Verizon is fully committed to an open Internet. We’re deeply concerned by the FCC’s assertion of broad authority to impose potentially sweeping and unneeded regulations on broadband networks and services and on the net itself. We believe this assertion of authority is inconsistent with the statute and can create uncertainty for the communications industry, innovators, investors and consumers.”
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in Ny, is a world leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most efficient wireless network, with greater than 106 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in additional than 150 countries, including all the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a various workforce of nearly 196,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more info, visit www.verizon.com.
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