Industry groups are already celebrating the appointment of Ajit Pai as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Comcast, Verizon, and groups representing AT&T, Charter, and many major TV networks have put out statements commending President Trump’s pick and his business-friendly policies, including being opposed to net neutrality and in favor of big mergers.

Comcast called Pai a “terrific appointment” and commended “his tireless efforts” to boost “investment and innovation,” while Verizon called Pai a “critical thinker” who advocated for “smart, forward-looking policies in the communications space.”

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