Following FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s speech this morning that outlined the agency’s plans for new rules regarding net neutrality, it was little surprise that two of the largest wireless providers — AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) — criticized the idea of regulating mobile networks, too.
Jim Cicconi, AT&T’s SVP of external and legislative affairs, said in a statement (via CNet) that it considers the new rules fair for wired networks, but when it comes to wireless: “We are concerned…the FCC appears ready to extend the entire array of Net neutrality requirements to what is perhaps the most competitive consumer market in America: wireless services.”
But at least one wireless provider thought otherwise. Kirkland, Wash.-based Clearwire (NSDQ: CLWR) issued a statement today by its Chief Commercial Officer Mike Sievert: “Clearwire applauds the Chairman

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