FCC General Charges the Field

The Federal Communications Bar Association hosted its annual Federal Communications Commission Chairman's Dinner and a good time was had by all.

Chairman Wheeler’s speech included these gems: "Yes, I can fit in a Mini Cooper," he said and pointed out that the car was equipped with Wi-Fi, so he called it "the network compact." (The first joke for which a snare and cymbal riff were needed). He paused, then added: "It is not a hybrid" -- loud applause -- a reference to the hybrid Title II/Sec. 706 proposals that the FCC is entertaining for new network neutrality rules. Chairman Wheeler relayed that Sen Ted Cruz had called the dinner the "Obamacare of Humor."

One attendee cracking wise after the dinner said it was the only crowd where "3.5 GHz" is a punchline, and everybody gets it.