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MADISON, Wis. – TDS Telecommunications Corp. praises President Barack Obama for his selection of Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The following statement may be attributed to Drew Petersen, director of legislative and public relations for TDS Telecommunications Corp.
“We applaud President Obama for recognizing the need to install a seasoned telecommunications expert in the critical communications leadership position of Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
“As the country struggles with the current significant economic downturn, communications policy and the important benefits connectivity brings our nation must be realized. TDS is optimistic FCC Chairman-elect Julius Genachowski will be confirmed swiftly by the U.S. Senate and we further hope the Chairman-elect will make expanding broadband access throughout America his top regulatory priority. By creating equal access to the opportunities a broadband connection offers, all citizens will benefit.
“As Congress recognized during the debate and passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, extending access to broadband will help spur economic development in un- and under-served areas. Access to high-speed Internet service leads to increased productivity, spurs business development, and provides job growth—locally and nationally. It also stimulates economic activity, thus making all communities attractive to new businesses – both urban and rural.
“TDS, our customers in 30 states, and our 2,700 employees congratulate FCC Chairman-elect Genachowski on his nomination. We stand ready to join him and federal policy-makers in making high-speed Internet services available to a great majority of Americans. We look forward to working with the Obama administration, the FCC and Congress as this process moves forward.”
