NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: January 14, 2014 Valery Galasso, (202) 418-2400 Email: valery.galasso@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON TODAY’S OPEN INTERNET D.C. CIRCUIT COURT DECISION Washington, D.C. — “I support an open Internet that drives innovation, experimentation, and economic growth. I am pleased that the D.C. Circuit recognized the Commission’s authority to encourage the deployment of broadband infrastructure . I look forward to further studying the court’s opinion and working with my colleagues to ensure that the great ecosystem the Internet supports continues to create jobs, opportunity, and digital age prosperity. ” ###