Jonathan Adelstein

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent read more

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent or knowledge. These records can include some of the most private personal information about an individual. Finding out who people are calling and for how long can be like picking someone's brain about their friends, plans or business dealings.

I've rarely seen an issue in which such strong opinion that is so one-sided,

I've rarely seen an issue in which such strong opinion that is so one-sided,

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history read more

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history of American broadcasting, ... Mr. Spitzer's office has collected a mountain of evidence on the potentially illegal promotion practices of not only Sony BMG, but also other major record companies, independent promoters and several of the largest radio station groups.

Since I arrived at the commission, we have greatly stepped up our enforcement against indecent broadcasts, ... I expect that read more

Since I arrived at the commission, we have greatly stepped up our enforcement against indecent broadcasts, ... I expect that stepped-up actions like those we take today will convince broadcasters that they cannot ignore their responsibility to serve the public interest and to avoid the broadcast of indecent material over the public airwaves.

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through read more

Consumers deserve the option of choosing the combination of services that fits their needs and encouraging greater purchasing flexibility through standalone DSL furthers this goal,