The Communications Act of 1934 organized and combined federal regulation of telegraph, telephone and radio communications. The Communications Act created the Federal Communications Commission to supervise, inspect and regulate these industries. The Act was amended periodically to add provisions governing the new technologies in communications such as internet, cable, broadcast, and satellite communications. As congressional policymakers continue to debate on reforming telecommunications, the major point of discussion revolves around which approach must be taken to ensure the unfettered access to the Internet. The idea to place the restrictions on owners of the internet networks that provide access to the Internet, so must ensure equal access and …show more content…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for some is to address this concern using the provisions in the Communications Act 1934 which protects the marketplace from any potential misuse or mistreat that might threaten the concept of net neutrality. Whereas on the other hand the others feel that the existing laws are totally outdated and are limited to certain issues, and the same cannot be used to establish the regulations to address the current issues, and might not stand up to the court review. They also recommend of support the idea that the Federal Communications Commission should look for some help from Congress for in guidance to amend the existing law to update the authority of FCC before any action is taken. But the others assert that existing laws and policies are adequate to deal with the anti-competitive behavioral issues and any future additional rights and regulations might have negative impact on future development and expansion of the