Description
In the wake of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the true impact of this sweeping legislation is becoming increasingly evident. This new casebook provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the radical effects this reform has had - and continues to have - on the entire telecommunications industry and on telephone companies, in particular. From two policy insiders, you'll learn how dramatic regulatory changes have shaped recent developments such as the entry of local telephone companies and BOCs into long-distance service - and why they are likely to have far-reaching implications well into the future. By examining the major issues - past, present, and future - you will gain a thorough understanding of telecommunications and the law, including: The complex history and economics of the telecommunications industry; Core principles and debates in U.S. telecommunications regulation, including common carriage, rate regulation, federal and state jurisdiction, and universal service; Historical development of industry competition - from the divestiture of AT&T... to the development of competition in long-distance and local markets... to regulatory developments in wireless, data, and video services; Key international regulatory issues as they pertain to both domestic regulation of international carriage and foreign ownership. The casebook is a detailed, yet easy-to-understand reference guide for lawyers, regulators, policy planners, consultants, and other practitioners in the telecommunications industry. It is also an up-to-date textbook for professors and students of law and graduate-level courses on telecommunications law and regulation.
Table Of Contents
Introduction. Federal/State Jurisdiction. Traditional Title II Regulation. Rate Regulation. Universal Service. Divestiture. Competition from Divestiture Until the 1996 Act. Competition Under the 1996 Act. Wireless, Video, and Enhanced Services.
Author
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Henk J. Brands
Henk J. Brands is an associate at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd & Evans in Washington, D.C. He holds a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. The primary focus of his work has been the telecommunications industry, cable television regulation, and antitrust law.
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Evan T. Leo
Evan T. Leo is also an associate at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd & Evans in Washington, D.C. He earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center. Currently, Mr. Leo is the director for the Telecom Policy and Analysis Group, a Kellogg Huber Consulting Group.