Jonathan Adelstein Quotes

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through read more

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through standalone DSL furthers this goal,

The Commission concludes that there is still a high level of concentration in the enterprise market in most areas of read more

The Commission concludes that there is still a high level of concentration in the enterprise market in most areas of the country today.

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history read more

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history of American broadcasting. Mr. Spitzer's office has collected a mountain of evidence on the potentially illegal promotion practices of not only Sony BMG, but also other major record companies, independent promoters and several of the largest radio station groups.

I think universal service has to evolve into broadband sooner rather than later,

I think universal service has to evolve into broadband sooner rather than later,

Since I arrived at the commission, we have greatly stepped up our enforcement against indecent broadcasts, ... I expect that read more

Since I arrived at the commission, we have greatly stepped up our enforcement against indecent broadcasts, ... I expect that stepped-up actions like those we take today will convince broadcasters that they cannot ignore their responsibility to serve the public interest and to avoid the broadcast of indecent material over the public airwaves.

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history read more

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history of American broadcasting, ... Mr. Spitzer's office has collected a mountain of evidence on the potentially illegal promotion practices of not only Sony BMG, but also other major record companies, independent promoters and several of the largest radio station groups.

After all the bold talk, it's a slap on the wrist that can be paid with just 7.5 seconds of read more

After all the bold talk, it's a slap on the wrist that can be paid with just 7.5 seconds of Super Bowl ad time, ... This decision sets a puzzling precedent by failing to hold all licensees responsible for the material broadcast over their stations. Why announce such a thorough investigation, if we just let some of the stations that broadcast this material completely off the hook?

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through read more

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through standalone DSL furthers this goal.

I've rarely seen an issue in which such strong opinion that is so one-sided,

I've rarely seen an issue in which such strong opinion that is so one-sided,

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent read more

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent or knowledge. These records can include some of the most private personal information about an individual. Finding out who people are calling and for how long can be like picking someone's brain about their friends, plans or business dealings.