Probe of Zero-Rated Services Continuing, Wheeler Says
The FCC is still looking at various examples of zero-rated services, Chairman Tom Wheeler said in the news conference after Thursday’s commissioner meeting. “As I've said all along, we are carefully examining what has been developing in zero rating,” Wheeler…
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said. “It's interesting to see that new things continually come on, it's interesting to see that old things continue to evolve and we're trying to make sure that we understand the dynamics of all of those.” Wheeler said the FCC often gets criticized for moving too fast or too slow in an area. “Things move at the pace that is appropriate,” he said. Commissioners at last month’s CTIA show said they weren't surprised the probe has taken many months (see 1609090029). “We're trying to make sure that we understand everything that's going on,” Wheeler said. He also said the FCC continues to consult with the FTC on proposed ISP privacy rules, though he didn’t go further than in past statements, saying he addressed the issue during a September Senate Commerce Committee hearing (see 1609150058). Wheeler noted during that hearing he said he had been in contact with the FTC “within the last 24 hours.” He said he still plans to complete orders on ISP privacy and business data services "by the end of the year," but "as soon as possible."