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April 2004
April 2004 IT Update (pdf)
The April issue of IT Update reports on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s March decision rejecting the FCC’s rules concerning “impairment.” ... (read more)
The April issue of IT Update reports on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s March decision rejecting the FCC’s rules concerning “impairment.” ... (read more)
Competition Works in Broadband
One of the primary purposes of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was to promote competition in telecommunication markets, but wire-based competition has ... (read more)
One of the primary purposes of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was to promote competition in telecommunication markets, but wire-based competition has ... (read more)
DC Circuit Decision a Victory for Telecom Freedom
On March 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia handed down its widely anticipated decision in the case of United States Telecom Association ... (read more)
On March 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia handed down its widely anticipated decision in the case of United States Telecom Association ... (read more)
DC Court Ruling Is Victory for Telecom Consumers
On March 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected the latest attempt by the Federal Communications Commission to set forth rules ... (read more)
On March 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected the latest attempt by the Federal Communications Commission to set forth rules ... (read more)
Federalism in the Information Age
The classic argument in favor of federalism is that we all benefit from competition among the 50 states, which serve as “laboratories” for public policy. ... (read more)
The classic argument in favor of federalism is that we all benefit from competition among the 50 states, which serve as “laboratories” for public policy. ... (read more)
Telecom Taxes and Fees Inhibit Competition and Choice
Should VoIP be taxed and subject to the same fees as conventional wireline telephone service? If you say yes, you may be calling for a substantial extension ... (read more)
Should VoIP be taxed and subject to the same fees as conventional wireline telephone service? If you say yes, you may be calling for a substantial extension ... (read more)
VoIP Phone Services Are Rapidly Coming to Market
Recently there has been a barrage of announcements by major communications companies that they have begun offering commercial VoIP services or plan to roll ... (read more)
Recently there has been a barrage of announcements by major communications companies that they have begun offering commercial VoIP services or plan to roll ... (read more)
Why Prohibitions on Internet Gambling Won’t Work
Recently, bills sponsored by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) and Rep. James Leach (R-Iowa) have sought to restrict the flow of funds into Internet gambling operations. ... (read more)
Recently, bills sponsored by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) and Rep. James Leach (R-Iowa) have sought to restrict the flow of funds into Internet gambling operations. ... (read more)