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On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
Mr. Speaker, the ability to shop for the best deal is fundamental to a free market economy. Yet, for years, many people in apartments and office buildings have been stuck with only one option for internet. Service providers have unfairly locked out competitors by securing exclusivity agreements with landlords. Tenants are trapped into one choice for broadband, whether they are getting a fair deal or whether they are getting ripped off. Allowing big corporations to gatekeep the market is not healthy capitalism. I have previously pushed for the Federal Communications Commission to crack down on abusive Internet Service Providers. I am pleased that the FCC unanimously adopted new rules this year to end these predatory agreements. Strengthening competition for broadband is proven to lower costs, improve service, and promote innovation. Americans should have the freedom to choose the internet plan that is best for them. ____________________
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Katie Porter
Democratic · California

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