"Unlocking the Wireless Safe: Opening Up the Wireless World for Consume" by Adam Clay

Article Title

Unlocking the Wireless Safe: Opening Up the Wireless World for Consumers

Authors

Adam Clay, Indiana University Maurer School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

6-2009

Publication Citation

61 Federal Communications Law Journal 715 (2009)

Abstract

Facing resistance to the use of its Voice-over-Internet Protocol application on mobile phones, in February 2007, Skype Communications filed a petition with the FCC asking for application of the Carterfone standards to the wireless phone industry. This Note discusses Carterfone and the merits of Skype's petition in light of the recent auction of the C Block, which carries open network requirements, and developments in wireless technology. This Note argues that the FCC should require carriers to provide technical standards for access to their networks, whereby individuals will be able to connect any approved device and application of their choosing.

Recommended Citation

Clay, Adam (2009) "Unlocking the Wireless Safe: Opening Up the Wireless World for Consumers," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 61: Iss. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol61/iss3/7

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