Net Neutrality Rules Could Hurt Small ISPs, WISPA Says
The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association asked the FCC to delay a vote on net neutrality rules, citing the negative economic impact on small ISPs, in a filing in docket 14-28. The FCC is expected to vote on the order…
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at its Feb. 26 meeting, and Wednesday Chairman Tom Wheeler revealed some details (see 1502040055">1502040055). “WISPA remains concerned that the significant economic impact of any new open Internet regulations has not been given full, fair and appropriate consideration by the Commission,” the group said. “In the absence of any assessment of the impact new rules would have on small businesses, WISPA respectfully asks the Commission to defer action on the Open Internet item.” WISPA said the light touch rules in the FCC’s 2010 order “have stimulated tremendous innovation and growth of broadband adoption and edge services.”