With quicker speeds, Internet content providers will be able to deliver powerful new applications, increasing both the utility and enjoyment of time spent online. We, like you, believe that all Americans deserve the opportunity to benefit from this technology, whether they live in the city, country, or suburbs. The key to ensuring that all Americans have access to broadband technology is competition . When companies compete for your business in free and open markets, the quality of products and customer service improve dramatically.
Consumer choice expands.
In 1996, Congress took a giant step in reforming our telecommunications laws by passing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. That law enshrined competition as the bedrock principle of the telecommunications industry. This law provides strong incentives for companies to open their markets and gives new competitors a chance to compete. These new companies can find investors to help get them started because of the regulatory certainty the Act provides. The incentives put into place by the Act have led to the rapid deployment of broadband technology.