[P2P-F] Fwd: FW: Investors Representing $190 Billion Oppose FCC Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

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*Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 12:37 PM
*To:* Hazel Henderson <hazel.henderson at ethicalmarkets.com>
*Subject:* Investors Representing $190 Billion Oppose FCC Changes to Net
Neutrality Rules

*    For Immediate Release*
*     July 14, 2017*

*Investors Representing $190 Billion in Assets Oppose FCC’s Proposed
Changes to Net Neutrality Rules*

*Filing argues the agency’s position is “fundamentally flawed” and at odds
with public data provided by major Internet Service Providers*

A group of 20 investment advisors, investment management firms and
foundations with broadly diversified stock portfolios today called upon the
Federal Communications Commission to maintain current rules that support
the principle of network neutrality on the Internet.

The investors, representing approximately $190 billion in assets and Assets
Under Management (AUM), argued in a filing with the FCC that a rulemaking
proposed in April 2017 -  which would gut net neutrality protections - is
“fundamentally flawed.” They urged the Commission to continue to regulate
broadband Internet service under Title II of the Communications Act.

“An Internet which guarantees fair and equal treatment is a core driver of
America’s economic growth. We believe network neutrality principles are
critical to that process,” the investors said.  “Open Internet principles
also promote free speech, civic participation, democratic engagement and
marketplace competition, as well as robust broadband adoption and
participation in the Internet community by people of color and other
socially and economically disadvantaged groups.”

The investor filing specifically challenged the FCC staff’s assertion that
Open Internet rules adopted in 2015 have caused Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) to reduce their investment in broadband networks.

*“As investors, we find no evidence that the Commission’s 2015 Open
Internet order has caused publicly-held ISPs to reduce their investment in
broadband networks,” the investors said. “Such a conclusion is at odds with
multiple public statements by corporate executives of the leading ISPs as
well as data the companies have previously supplied to shareholders in
their filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission.”*

The investor filing cited research by Open MIC, a non-profit that promotes
shareholder engagement with media and telecommunications companies, which
examined recent financial statements from ISPs holding an estimated total
of 86% of the U.S. broadband Internet market.  Those firms include Verizon,
AT&T, Comcast, Charter, CenturyLink and Altice.

*“Overwhelmingly and without exception, the leading providers of broadband
internet service in the U.S. portray an outlook for network investment that
is healthy and robust,” the investors noted.*  The investors argued that
changes to Title II regulation could also stifle growth in initial public
stock offerings by tech companies. Potential “blocking, throttling and paid
prioritization of Internet content constitute a significant threat to
economic innovation on the Internet,” they added.

Scott M. Stringer, New York City Comptroller and one of the signers of the
Comment, said: “In the 21st century, the Internet is a modern form of the
public square. It’s where ideas are exchanged, movements are started, value
is created, and information is shared across the globe. By rolling back
these commonsense consumer protections, the FCC would be limiting free
speech, stifling value-creating innovation, and undermining fairness for
all of us. The bottom line is simple: information shouldn’t be sold to the
highest bidder. That’s not just bad for investors – it’s bad for Americans.”

Jonas Kron, Senior Vice President of Trillium Asset Management, added: “The
FCC needs to understand that the vast majority of investors these days have
portfolios that are tied to broad stock market indices or are widely
diversified throughout the market. That means asset managers want to see
the business benefits of the Internet rippling and multiplying throughout
the entire economy - not being hoarded only by a handful of incumbent
gatekeeper companies that deliver broadband Internet services.”

Investors have long been a critical voice in the net neutrality fight. In
the years leading up to the adoption of net neutrality rules in 2015,
investors put significant pressure on ISPs as well as the FCC in support of
the reclassification of the Internet under Title II of the Communications
Act.

“Investors understand the business case for net neutrality, and now they
are again ensuring that the FCC hears it loud and clear,” said Michael
Connor, Executive Director of Open MIC. “The investment community worked
hard to make sure Open Internet rules were successfully adopted in 2015,
and they’re not going to back down now. Consistent regulatory policy is
critical for a thriving Internet economy.”

Investment advisors and investment management firms joining the FCC comment
are Scott M. Stringer, New York City Comptroller; Boston Common Asset
Management, Trillium Asset Management LLC, Sustainability Group of Loring,
Wolcott & Coolidge, Zevin Asset Management LLC, Friends Fiduciary
Corporation, Arjuna Capital LLC, Share Power Responsible Investing Inc.,
SRI Investing LLC and Earth Equity Advisors LLC. Foundations joining the
comment are the Nathan Cummings Foundation, Park Foundation, Wallace Global
Fund, The Russell Family Foundation, Bullitt Foundation, Robert W. Deutsch
Foundation, The Prentice Foundation, The Christopher Reynolds Foundation,
Singing Field Foundation, As You Sow Foundation.

*For more information:*

* Michael Connor Executive Director, Open MIC 212-875-9381
mconnor at openmic.org <mconnor at openmic.org>*

*About Open MIC*

Open MIC is a non-profit organization working to foster vibrant and diverse
media through market-based solutions. Our primary tool is shareholder
engagement. We promote values of openness, equity, privacy, and diversity –
values that we believe provide long-term benefits for companies, the
economy and the health of democratic society.

Open MIC believes shareholders have a right and responsibility to add their
voices to discussions affecting both traditional and emerging media forms.
We aim to deploy the collective power of investment management and advisory
firms, mutual fund companies, foundations, pension funds and advocacy
groups to help shape corporate media policies and practices.

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