Telecommunications

Telecommunications

As the Internet has evolved from an occasional-use resource to a pervasive, always-on broadband ecosystem, the networking technologies underpinning it have developed faster than legal and regulatory frameworks can adjust. This has led to complex policy challenges that must be overcome to ensure that networks of the future can develop to their fullest potential.

For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

Telecommunications
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October 16, 2014
Comments to the FCC on Support for AT&T – DirecTV Merger
In comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ITIF argued the merger of AT&T and DirecTV will create a stronger broadband competitor, providing enhanced value to consumers and offsetting a reduction in the number of competitors in the relatively crowded urban video market.
Broadband
Broadband: advocating policies to accelerate deployment, access, and adoption of high-speed Internet, and encourage continued network innovation.
Wireless
Wireless: analyzing policies and trends related to wireless technology, spectrum management and sharing, and radio usage rights.