Jodie Griffin

It is encouraging to see the [Federal Communications] Commission acknowledge that everyday people rely on its leadership to make sure everyone is made better off by changes to the phone network's infrastructure.

While fiber is undoubtedly a more advanced technology than copper, the Commission must ensure that consumers will still have access to an affordable, reliable network during and after the transition.

We applaud the Commission for ensuring the voices of the actual people using the network are heard before carriers are permitted to move to new technologies.

The Commission's structure for receiving comments on network changes, complaint process, and 214(a) application comment process are all important tools to ensure the phone network continues to serve its users first and foremost--before, during, and after the transition.