The U.S. has more broadband subscribers than any country other than China. Americans rank at the top in their use of the web, and numerous studies validate that the U.S. is a global innovation powerhouse. The leading Internet and e-commerce companies are located here. Michael K. Powell americanbroadbandchina share on social
More and more, job listings are exclusively available online and as technology evolves nearly every occupation now requires a basic level of digital literacy with web navigation, email access and participation in social media. Michael K. Powell accessbasicdigital share on social
Broadband access is the great equalizer, leveling the playing field so that every willing and able person, no matter their station in life, has access to the information and tools necessary to achieve the American Dream. Michael K. Powell accessachieveamerican share on social
The comparison to the old world is something to get excited about. We have the potential for more choice and innovation, and a different regulatory environment that doesn't place as much weight on economic regulations of terms and conditions. Michael K. Powell choicecomparisoncondition share on social
We're trying to fix this with the plan we've been floating. Now, the law says the transition ends in 2006 or - and the 'or' is the only part that matters - 85 percent of Americans go buy a digital TV. Michael K. Powell americanbuydigital Change image and share on social
I think people have a vague sense that the television system is changing. Michael K. Powell changepeoplesense Change image and share on social
It saddens me when public officials and bureaucrats are criticized for ulterior motives, none of which I have ever found in a government bureaucrat, or when someone personalizes disagreements. Michael K. Powell bureaucratcriticizedisagreement Change image and share on social
So as I look at transitioning to the communication platforms of the future, I see that the beauty of Internet protocols is you get the separation of the layers between service and technology. Michael K. Powell beautycommunicationfuture Change image and share on social
The industry must adhere to certain consumer protection norms if the Internet is to remain an open platform for innovation. Michael K. Powell adhereconsumerindustry Change image and share on social
What scared me in that debate is that it's not about the ownership rules at all. The vast majority of people don't even know what the rules say, to be perfectly candid. Name all six of them. Michael K. Powell candiddebatemajority Change image and share on social
