I just had to post a quick comment on a PCWorld story, “Broadband Regulation Needed to Improve Access” yesterday that reports on claims that maximizing “societal” and “consumer” welfare in the broadband industry requires more broadband regulation.

More regulation? On an industry that is now pouring tens of billions of dollars of private investment into expanding services and consumer choices? Does anyone really think that “central planning” is the way to foster the growth of broadband?

Experience shows that market competition is the right way to “manage” the broadband industry, which has a proven record of technology innovation and consumer-focused service. Let the market decide, and you’ll see more of the same; dropping prices, increasing speeds, and creative new technologies.

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