[Air-L] Accessible readings on telecom regulation

[Fred Fuchs]

1. A straight forward case in which regulation protects the interests of 
U.S. consumers would be limiting robocalls and telemarketing to mobile 
devices.

https://www.fcc.gov/general/telemarketing-and-robocalls

https://www.aclu.org/issues/privacy-technology/location-tracking/cell-phone-privacy

2. For a counter-example, if desired, one could claim that competition 
might fix high pricing for mobile cellular given time. Compare Verizon's 
opaque, high-end pricing to Ting's low, pay-as-you-go charges.

https://www.verizonwireless.com/plans/

https://ting.com/rates

NOTE: I do not work for or have services from either of these companies.

Fred Fuchs


On 1/3/2020 5:52 AM, Rich Ling wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am looking for an accessible article or reading on telecommunication
> regulation for my class on mobile communication. I have been using the ITU
> regulation handbook, but it is a bit too dry.
>
> I am looking for something that helps to underscore how regulation (at
> least in theory) flattens the playing field, protects the interests of
> consumers, spurs innovation and provides a space for enterprise. I know
> that this is an impossible balancing act, but if there is a reading that
> points to these issues, I would be grateful to know about it.
>
> Thanks

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