Rep. Doyle throws support behind FCC reclassification plan

In a letter for FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, Rep Mike Doyle (D-PA) said to accomplish the goal of bringing more broadband connections across the nation, the Federal Communications Commission must proceed with a plan to redefine high-speed Internet access as a telecommunications service.

He also urged Congress to proceed on a proposal by key Democratic lawmakers to update the Communications Act of 1996, which has not properly addressed the role of the Internet. "I look forward to working with you to see to it that the Commission has the proper authority going forward to protect and promote an open Internet where consumers have the ability to access the services they want using the devices they want," Rep Doyle wrote.