Meanwhile, Commissioner Mignon I. Clyburn rejected Pai’s proposal because it would give a greenlight to the largest ISPs to engage in anti-consumer practices.
Statements from businesses, net neutrality activist groups
On Tuesday, Verizon praised Pai’s proposal to “restore the successful light-touch regulatory framework for internet services.” The company also promised that it will continue its strong support for net neutrality and open internet.
In a blog post, Comcast commended Pai’s decision to release his order to the public three weeks before the scheduled vote on December 14. The company said it continue its commitment to customers. It “will not block, throttle, or discriminate against lawful content.”
In a statement, Google expressed disappointment with Pai’s plan. The tech giant said, “The FCC’s net neutrality rules are working well for consumers.”
Net neutrality activist groups such as Free Press Action Fund criticized Pai’s decision and accused him of bidding for Verizon. They are planning to organize protests outside the company’s stores across the country. Pai served as an associate general counsel at Verizon for two years.
