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1. U.S. Telecom Act ignores local law

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Some of the biggest battles brought on by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 are being fought at the city, county, and state level. Municipalities around the country are concerned that, […]

Published
1997

2. Tariffs, metered Internet access vex ITI

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Telecommunications services industry, Company pricing policy, Telecommunications services industry -- Prices and rates, Communications industry -- Prices and rates
Abstract

A worldwide agreement on telecommunications services that could save consumers as much as $1 trillion could be brought to its knees by a disagreement on tariff issues, according to officials […]

Published
1997

3. Cable companies might tempt SOHO users

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, ISDN modem/adapter, Market trend/market analysis, Cable modem, Internet service provider, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Cable television -- Services -- Usage, Broadband modems -- Usage -- Services, Internet service providers -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Cable modems -- Usage -- Services
Abstract

The plan by cable television companies to provide megabit-per-second access to the Internet, although slow to take off, remains a very real option for corporations, telecommuters, and small office/home office […]

Published
1997

4. Court ruling limits FCC's say on state pricing decisions

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Company legal issue, Telecommunications services industry, Local telephone service, Company pricing policy, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Cases, Regional Bell Operating Companies -- Prices and rates -- Cases, Telecommunications services industry -- Cases, Local telephone services -- Prices and rates -- Cases, Communications industry -- Cases
Abstract

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission does not have as much authority over individual state pricing decisions as it traditionally has had, striking a blow […]

Published
1997

5. FCC lets foreign carriers into U.S.: Some doubt that overseas competition will lower prices

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Telecommunications services industry, International communications, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, International communication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission earlier this month announced intentions to relax its rules concerning foreign telecommunications carriers, liberalizing entry into the U.S. telecommunications market for most foreign carriers. The ruling […]

Published
1997

6. FCC plan ensures dial tone for all

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Services, Communications industry -- Services
Abstract

Although the Federal Communications Commission has been nothing if not blunt about its intent to grant as many allowances to underprivileged and underserved communities as possible, the impact on businesses […]

Published
1997

7. FCC ruling leaves ISPs vulnerable on fees; long-distance access charges not imposed, but local costs could rise

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Online services, Internet, Government communications regulation, Internet service provider, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Internet service providers -- Services, Online services -- Services, Internet -- Services -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) may be paying more in fees to local exchange carriers soon, even though the Federal Communications Commission's May ruling on long-distance access charges did not apply […]

Published
1997

8. FCC deals with access-charge quandary: decision leaves both long-distance and local companies claiming victory

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Telecommunications services industry, Telephone company, Company pricing policy, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Long-distance telephone service -- Prices and rates, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Telephone -- Prices and rates, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates
Abstract

The much-anticipated ruling on phone access charges from the Federal Communications Commission earlier this month has done nothing if not stir up emotions. Although it isn't clear how the ruling […]

Published
1997

9. FCC awards frequency licenses; potential restrictions on service offerings cloud WCS auction

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
Wireless network, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Wireless voice/data service, Wireless technology, Government communications regulation, Company licensing agreement, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Licensing agreements, Wireless communication systems -- Licensing agreements -- Services, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Mobile communication systems -- Licensing agreements, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

Despite disagreements on the potential applications for Wireless Communications Service (WCS) frequencies, the Federal Communications Commission's WCS auction came off without a hitch late last month with the award of […]

Published
1997

10. Hundt leaves FCC with much work undone.

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
HUNDT, Reed, UNITED States. Federal Communications Commission
Abstract

Focuses on the announcement by Reed Hundt, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), of his plan to resign one year before the end of his five-year term. Speculations about the reasons behind the sudden decision; Career options faced by Hundt.

Published
1997

11. Chairman's work at FCC was mixed bag.

Author

Schwartz, Karen D.

Subjects
HUNDT, Reed, UNITED States. Federal Communications Commission
Abstract

Focuses on Reed Hundt's plan to resign as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) one year before the end of his five-year term. Achievements during four-year tenure; Creation of spectrum auctions as Hundt's biggest achievement.

Published
1997

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