The Internet Is a Right, Not a Luxury: 30 Percent of Americans Still Don't Have it

An ex-senior staffer at the Federal Communications Commission, has her doubts about a lot of things that may look like progress, including 5G and the potential repeal of Section 230, which exempts internet companies from responsibility for content they publish.

CoinDesk called Sohn for a brief interview about key election topics for the tech industry including reinstating net neutrality, expanding internet access and the realities of internet throttling.

Why have you dedicated such a significant portion of your life to fighting for internet connectivity?

Well, internet access is the fundamental 21st century communications technology.

If you don't have internet at home, you're sitting outside of McDonald's or using a mobile phone.

What do you define as decent internet connectivity?

Some people will never get an internet connection; that's fine.

What's standing in the way of affordable internet connectivity as you've defined it?

A lot of places without affordable internet access are not served by cable.

Former Vice President Joe Biden wants to repeal Section 230, the law that protects internet companies from liability for the content they distribute.