It marks a recognition that technological convergence has arrived, and is changing the way each of you does business. Advanced telecom services are quickly becoming a staple in many household budgets, and companies across the technological spectrum are racing to capture their share of the market. Today it doesn't matter if you are a telephone company, a wireless carrier, a cable or satellite operator, or even a broadcaster. Each of these companies now has the ability to deliver huge amounts of digital content to consumers. From a policymaker's point of view, this technological revolution is a dream come true.
More players means better services at lower prices.
And all other things being equal, the American public is the winner. Unfortunately, as you know too well, all other things are not equal. Far from it. Because from a regulatory perspective, the sad truth is all companies are not created equal, even when they are vying to provide the same services. The fact is that while companies like yours are striving to provide services designed for the next generation, the FCC continues to apply regulations designed for the last one.