Article Title
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2006
Publication Citation
58 Federal Communications Law Journal 1 (2006)
Abstract
In this Article, the Authors propose sweeping changes to the current telecommunications regulatory regime. With impending reform in telecommunications laws, the Authors argue that an important first step is the creation of a bipartisan, independent commission to examine and recommend implementation of more market-oriented communications policy. Through maximizing the operation of the markets, the authors argue that communications policy will better serve its goals of increasing business productivity and consumer welfare through the better services and lower prices. Important steps to achieve optimal market operation include deregulating retail prices where multifirm competition is available, minimizing the cost of public property inputs, overhauling universal service, assigning greater jurisdictional authority to federal regulators, and significantly reorganizing the FCC. The Authors argue that the timely implementation of these policies is crucial for achieving United States telecommunications policy goals.
Recommended Citation
Hundt, Reed H. and Rosston, Gregory L.
(2006)
"Communications Policy for 2006 and Beyond,"
Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 58:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol58/iss1/2
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