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For Immediate Release Five Internet pioneers involved in development of early Internet technologies, including ARPANET and TCP/IP communications protocols, released a public letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski applauding his commitment to non-discrimination and transparency principles in the upcoming Commission proceeding to promote an open Internet. Signers of the letter include Vint Cerf, Stephen Crocker, David Reed, Lauren Weinstein, and Daniel Lynch. The pioneers write: "As individuals who have worked on the Internet and its predecessors continuously beginning in the late 1960s, we are very concerned that access to the Internet be both open and robust." The letter adds: "We are very pleased by your recent proposal to initiate a proceeding for the considerations of safeguards to that end." Please contact to arrange media interviews with individual pioneers. About the Open Internet Coalition: The Open Internet Coalition (https://openinternetcoalition.com/) represents consumers, grassroots organizations, and businesses working in pursuit of a shared goal: keeping the Internet fast, open and accessible to all Americans. |
Internet Pioneers Support Open Internet Policy at FCC
October 20, 2009