Powell swan song has VoIP tune Video

Video description: VoIP's future is bright, but industry leaders must continue to focus on effective regulation, Michael Powell said as he delivered his final speech as head of the Federal Communications Commission to a Voice on the Net conference audience in San Jose, Calif.

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