CTC Technology & Energy (CTC) applauds FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s statement today that the Commission will take steps to preserve the open Internet. Chairman Wheeler’s commitment to preventing discrimination among Internet traffic and enhancing competition is essential to ensuring that the Internet can continue to support innovation, local economic development, and public discourse.

In particular, we are heartened to know that the Commission will evaluate whether to take action regarding anti-competition restrictions that prevent localities from offering broadband to their citizens.

We commend Chairman Wheeler for his leadership and for taking a strong stand on behalf of the public interest.