FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is stepping down; Net Neutrality could return!

Net Neutrality would possibly make a comeback as FCC Chairman Pai declares his departure on inauguration day

And by some means, in the midst of the general public remark interval over Net Neutrality, it was found that the Russians had been utilizing stolen identities with U.S. addresses voting in favor of the repeal of Net Neutrality. Even Pai admitted that this was occurring. Democratic FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel (do not forget that title; we’ll let you know why quickly) wrote, “Something here is rotten—and it’s time for the FCC to come clean.”

Once Pai leaves on inauguration day, the FCC will go from 3-2 Republican to 2-1 Democrat with the aforementioned Rosenworcel talked about as a potential successor to Pai. A fourth commissioner, Republican Michael O’Rielly, will likely be saying bye to the FCC on the finish of the 12 months as a result of his renomination was pulled by Trump and the president’s alternative to interchange him has but to be confirmed by the Senate.

For many, Pai’s departure as FCC chairman and his departure from the FCC will likely be seen as a constructive. Congressional Democrats instructed him after the election to “immediately stop work on all partisan, controversial items” through the transition. Pai wrote at this time, ““It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve at the Federal Communications Commission, including as Chairman of the FCC over the past four years. I am grateful to President Trump for giving me the opportunity to lead the agency in 2017, to President Obama for appointing me as a Commissioner in 2012, and to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and the Senate for twice confirming me. To be the first Asian-American to chair the FCC has been a particular privilege. As I often say: only in America.“I also deeply appreciate the chance to have worked alongside the FCC’s talented staff. They are the agency’s best assets, and they have performed heroically, especially during the pandemic. It’s also been an honor to work with my fellow Commissioners to execute a strong and broad agenda. Together, we’ve delivered for the American people over the past four years: closing the digital divide; promoting innovation and competition, from 5G on the ground to broadband from space; protecting consumers; and advancing public safety. And this FCC has not shied away from making tough choices. As a result, our nation’s communications networks are now faster, stronger, and more widely deployed than ever before.”