USDLA Files Comments to the FCC on the Establishment of the National Broadband Policy

USDLA Files Comments to the FCC on the Establishment of the National Broadband
Policy

Emphasizes the importance of broadband accessibility and pricing
affordability, without unnecessary regulations

BOSTON, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Distance Learning
Association, the recognized worldwide organization of dedicated professionals
committed to the distance learning industry, today filed comments with the
Federal Communications Commission regarding the inquiry on establishing a
National Broadband Policy.

USDLA's focus on distance learning opportunities gives a unique perspective to
a National Broadband Policy. In its comments, USDLA advocates for broadband
accessibility and affordability, highlighting broadband's ability to provide
increased educational opportunities for individuals who would otherwise lack
access because of their rural or remote location. While the USDLA supports a
National Broadband Policy, the membership also cautioned against unnecessary
regulation or "net-neutrality," stating that "complex and unnecessary
regulation would only create a stumbling block for broadband technology and
delay widespread delivery of distance learning along with other benefits."

Dedicated to the educational benefits that universal broadband connections
make possible, USDLA is hopeful that its comments will not only be read and
considered, but implemented as the National Broadband Policy takes form in the
weeks and months to come.

About USDLA:
The United States Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization
formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the
development and application of distance learning for education and training
and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy,
information, networking and opportunity. Distance education and training
constituencies served include pre-K-12 education, higher and continuing
education, home schooling, as well as business, corporate, military,
government, and telehealth markets.

For more information regarding USDLA activities, please visit www.usdla.org.

SOURCE United States Distance Learning Association

Catherine Johnson, +1-202-715-7845, cajohnson@dcigroup.com, for United States
Distance Learning Association