Julius Genachowski

“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.”

“One of the things I've come to realize is that, like every new technology and like every disruption, broadband has downsides.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I do like the iPhone. I've been a Blackberry person from, like, literally day one of Blackberry, so it's been a real switch, but it's a great device.”

“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.”

“I get really excited imagining what we can do in the future with broadband.”

“I want to preserve the free and open Internet - the experience that most users and entrepreneurs have come to expect and enjoy today and that has unleashed impressive innovation, job creation, and investment.”

“If your kid doesn't have broadband access, that's a real disadvantage for participating in modern education.”

“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.”

“Almost everything the FCC does is challenged in court. There is no clean solution because we have a Communications Act that wasn't written for broadband.”

“If you're in government, the right thing to do is be focused on solving real problems and asking what's the best solution to a particular problem.”

“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.”

“One way or another, we need to understand that broadband is essentially telephone service, and just as we got to telephone service in the United States to one hundred per cent, we need to do it for broadband.”

“I am impressed with the innovation in the wireless marketplace. The Blackberry, the iPhone, the Pre, and other smart devices are breakthrough technologies that have helped revolutionize the wireless space.”

“In general, I found that the more that debates can be about facts and data, the more likely government is to make sound decisions that benefit innovators and the American people.”

“The most important thing for people to understand is that the basic rule that people have a right to send information over the Internet - even when they are using a wireless device - is part of the framework.”

“I'm an optimist about the power of technology to transform lives for the better.”

“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.”

“Healthy competition places discipline on the market and should focus providers on providing the best service at a lower cost.”