Congressman Doyle supports FCC action on special access

Washington, DC – June 5, 2012 – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA) issued the following statement today following reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering whether to halt the approval of pricing flexibility requests by telecommunications carriers:

“This move by the Genachowski FCC is a major first step in addressing special access reform.  The Commission is right to recognize that its pricing flexibility triggers have not functioned in a manner that promotes competition in the wireline and wireless markets in this country.  This is a problem that has been widely acknowledged, and I hope the FCC will act quickly on this issue.  I also urge the agency to continue to push forward and enact stronger rules on special access pricing, terms, and conditions.  This is not just about a battle between carriers.  This is about the pocketbooks of consumers and small businesses.  They need all the relief they can get.  Let’s get this done.”