John Paczkowski

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D8 Video: FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski on the Broadband Problem

When former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin appeared at D6 in 2008, Walt Mossberg asked him why broadband speeds in the United States were abysmal. “You’re the chairman of the FCC,” he said. “How did you allow this to happen?”

This afternoon, Walt posed a similar question to current FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. Here’s his answer:


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  • joecassara

    Walt, it sounds as though you're suggesting the federal government regulate broadband costs and get into the ISP business. Very disappointing position! I thought the WSJ stood behind free-market principles.

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