Obama’s relationship with tech and internet companies has been more consistent.
The president was in step on many issues with tech companies, including net neutrality, cable set top boxes and broadband privacy. His stances on these measures have irked telecom interests.
“Everybody is amazed by Google’s sort of cozy relationship with the White House,” said one communications industry insider who asked to remain anonymous. “They don’t even try to hide it.”
Telecom companies who previously only battled consumer and advocacy groups at the FCC, now have to face internet companies with White House influence, pushing their agenda as well.
They also see a greater White House influence over the Federal Communication Commission.
“The influence over the White House over the FCC is greater now than it used to be,” said one longtime industry insider.
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