FCC Still Investigating Zero-Rated Services, FCC Chief Says

in last year’s net neutrality order despite pressure to do so, Wheeler said. “The issue of zero rating is … broad and it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation,” he said. “We’re collecting information, as I’ve been telling you for months. We’re in ongoing discovery mode.” Wheeler has offered a similar answer several times in the past. Wheeler said he appreciated the “input” from the pro-net neutrality groups “and all the other input that we have gotten on the topic.” Consumers, "not government, should choose what plans and services they want," said Brad Gillen, executive vice president of CTIA. "Surveys routinely show that the vast majority of Americans want free data so they can use more content and services without it counting against their data plans.” The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council expressed concerns about the zero-rating protests. "Innovation and competition in the form of free data practices are significant tools in the struggle to connect Americans who cannot afford to pay for the full Internet experience," said MMTC President Kim Keenan. "To keep the internet affordable for consumers who are heavily reliant on mobile devices as their only gateway, we need the FCC to carefully explore the public interest benefits before interrupting free data practices. Otherwise, these consumers will lose."