One of the things I've come to realize is that, like every new technology and like every disruption, broadband has downsides. Julius Genachowski broadbanddisruptiondownside Change image and share on social
From the very start, I thought there were four key principles that the agency should focus on: driving private investment, driving innovation, promoting competition, and protecting consumers. Julius Genachowski agencycompetitionconsumer Change image and share on social
Network neutrality protects the ability of users to access the lawful content, applications, and services of their choice. In other words, it lets users determine who wins and loses in the marketplace, and that's the way it should be. Julius Genachowski abilityaccessapplication share on social
Net neutrality was essential for our economy; it was essential to preserve freedom and openness, both for economic reasons and free speech reasons, and the government had a role in ensuring that Internet freedom was protected. Julius Genachowski economiceconomyensure share on social
Small businesses were slower than large businesses in adopting broadband. One of the reasons was they were concerned with putting their customer lists online or in the cloud. Julius Genachowski adoptbroadbandbusiness Change image and share on social
I think it's natural for anyone that participates in a public debate to advocate for the most extreme version that they can, particularly if they believe that government tends to compromise. Julius Genachowski advocatecompromisedebate Change image and share on social
I'm an optimist about the power of technology to transform lives for the better. Julius Genachowski liveoptimistpower Change image and share on social
I have been a strong supporter of a free and open Internet and have indicated this both prior to and subsequent to being sworn in as chairman of the F.C.C. I believe it is important to take concrete and reasonable steps to protect the freedom of users and entrepreneurs and businesses both small and large on the Internet. Julius Genachowski businesschairmanconcrete share on social
In general, we need America to take its game up a notch when it comes to broadband. It's important to acknowledge the billions and billions of dollars of investment in fiber. But we need more. Julius Genachowski acknowledgeamericabillion Change image and share on social
I joined the Aspen Institute, which is a terrific nonpartisan center. They have a wonderful effort that focuses on the impact of communications technology on society and our economy. Julius Genachowski aspencentercommunication Change image and share on social