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Access in telecommunications: a little less equality, a little more entry

Article Abstract:

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 developed universal service subsidies for users and interconnection restrictions that assure newcomers access to the networks of recognized service providers. However, policymakers regarded the access as an obstruction to seeing the adverse consequences of their policies and to methods that might have precluded future problems. The new access policy was influenced by political concerns, thus creating an environment that could block markets and require future restructuring.

Evaluation, Telecommunication policy, Telecommunications policy

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 completely overhauls US telecommunications law. The new legislation deregulates the telecommunications and cable industries. It may go down in history as one of the greatest accomplishments of the Clinton administration. However, upon closer examination, the Telecom Act actually increases government's involvement in the telecom industry rather than lessen it. For instance, it adds 80 new items for the FCC to pursue.

Telecommunications, Cable Networks, Telephone Communication, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable TV Networks, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cable television, Deregulation, Powers and duties, Cable networks (Television)

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Telecompetition revisited: an agenda

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Congress is currently deliberating on a proposal to reform the regulations governing the telecommunications industry. An earlier proposal to deregulate the industry had been rejected at the Senate despite overwhelming support at the House of Representatives. Congressmen are divided in their opinion on the merits of the Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995, as the new proposal is called.

Telecommunications, United States. Congress, Telecommunication

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