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Harold Feld from @publicknowledge.bsky.social : "The fundamental problem facing American discourse today is not whether platforms moderate content, but rather that only a handful of massive technology companies control how millions of Americans receive information..."

Watch @haroldfeld.bsky.social's testimony on the livestream at the link below:

www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/part...

With an administration that steadily weaponizes independent agencies to silence critics, Congress must act now to protect the public interest.

The FCC must protect the rules that help consumers understand, compare, and purchase broadband they rely on to thrive in the 21st century. @publicknowledge.bsky.social urges the FCC to strengthen consumer protections, rather than weaken them.

The Commission’s proposals could make it harder for older adults, low-literacy populations, and low-income families to understand their bills by removing requirements for fee disclosures and accessibility features that help consumers shop for and compare broadband services.

But while the FCC's rulemaking describes many of the nutrition label requirements as "unnecessary," the removal of these requirements chips away at consumer protections and transparency.

The item seeks comment on the legal classification of VOIP offered over landlines, opening the door for the FCC to determine if the agency has the authority to ensure the phone network functions effectively for everyone. Our statement from @haroldfeld.bsky.social:

Regulating interconnection is essential to the smooth operation of the phone network, and a core responsibility of the FCC. But as the FCC has refused to classify VOIP as Title II service, its unclear whether the agency would be able to continue this role after the transition.

@publicknowledge.bsky.social argues that any transition to NEXTGEN TV should not limit consumer access to over-the-air television or force consumers to pay for new equipment needed for older televisions to transition. Read our statement from @bergmayer.net:

publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...