"Brand X and the Wireline Broadband Report and Order: The Beginning of " by J. Steven Rich

Article Title

Brand X and the Wireline Broadband Report and Order: The Beginning of the End of the Distinction Between Title I and Title II Services

Authors

J. Steven Rich, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2006

Publication Citation

58 Federal Communications Law Journal 221 (2006)

Abstract

This Article traces the development of the FCC's distinction between "telecommunications services" subject to common carrier services under Title II of the 1934 Communications Act and "information services" regulated under Title I of the Act from the Computer Inquiry line of cases through the Brand X decision and recent Wireline Broadband Report and Order. The Author pays particular attention to the Brand X decision and the FCC's Wireline Broadband Order and its implications, suggesting that the Order may be subject to reversal when it is challenged in court and proposing how the Commission might react to a reversal. The Author concludes by applauding the Commission's effort to level the playing field for similar services provided over different platforms despite the remaining challenges and uncertainties facing incumbent local exchange carriers.

Recommended Citation

Rich, J. Steven (2006) "Brand X and the Wireline Broadband Report and Order: The Beginning of the End of the Distinction Between Title I and Title II Services," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 58: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol58/iss2/1

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