A free and open Internet

[Commentary] Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius genachowski's latest plan for keeping the Internet free and open is still flawed.

There is scant evidence to support the FCC's possible intrusion into Internet service providers' ability to manage their networks. The few cases of possible ISP abuse were resolved quickly once the alleged infractions were brought to light by consumers or public interest groups. Doubts surrounding the agency's legal authority raise questions about the viability of the proposal. A federal court would undoubtedly have the last word. In some respects, the real problem lies with Congress. Lawmakers should work with the FCC to hammer out sensible but limited rules that would maximize transparency and allow the agency to clamp down on clearly uncompetitive practices without stifling innovation.