FCC to Propose Strong 'Net Neutrality' Rules
by: Gautham Nagesh
Feb 03, 2015
Click here to view the full article on WSJ.com
TOPICS: Internet, Regulation
SUMMARY: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wants to expand his agency's authority over broadband providers, regulating them tightly like telecommunications firms and fully embracing the principle known as "net neutrality." Related Article 1: Obama's prod came after a secretive effort led by two aides who built a case to toughen 'net neutrality' rules after meetings with online activists, Web startups and traditional telecom giants. Related Article 2: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler unveiled a proposal that would subject mobile and fixed broadband providers to stricter, utility-like regulations on how they treat traffic over their networks.
CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Students can evaluate the effect of net neutrality regulation on competition among content providers.
QUESTIONS:
1. (Advanced) What is 'net neutrality'? What are the rationale for net neutrality? Discuss barriers to the entry of content providers.
2. (Advanced) What is the distinction between retail space owners setting higher rents in the busiest shopping areas and broadband providers charging content providers by the speed in which their content is displayed? Answer the question in the context of barriers to entry of retailers and content providers. Also, consider vertical integration issues in which retail space owners also own retail shops and Internet service providers are content providers as well.
3. (Introductory) Should the federal government regulate the Internet?
FCC Chairman Proposes Utility-Like Regulation for Broadband Internet
by Gautham Nagesh
Feb 04, 2015
Page: A1
How White House Thwarted FCC Chief on Internet Rules
by Gautham Nagesh and Brody Mullins
Feb 04, 2015
Page: A1
by: Gautham Nagesh
Feb 03, 2015
Click here to view the full article on WSJ.com
TOPICS: Internet, Regulation
SUMMARY: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wants to expand his agency's authority over broadband providers, regulating them tightly like telecommunications firms and fully embracing the principle known as "net neutrality." Related Article 1: Obama's prod came after a secretive effort led by two aides who built a case to toughen 'net neutrality' rules after meetings with online activists, Web startups and traditional telecom giants. Related Article 2: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler unveiled a proposal that would subject mobile and fixed broadband providers to stricter, utility-like regulations on how they treat traffic over their networks.
CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Students can evaluate the effect of net neutrality regulation on competition among content providers.
QUESTIONS:
1. (Advanced) What is 'net neutrality'? What are the rationale for net neutrality? Discuss barriers to the entry of content providers.
2. (Advanced) What is the distinction between retail space owners setting higher rents in the busiest shopping areas and broadband providers charging content providers by the speed in which their content is displayed? Answer the question in the context of barriers to entry of retailers and content providers. Also, consider vertical integration issues in which retail space owners also own retail shops and Internet service providers are content providers as well.
3. (Introductory) Should the federal government regulate the Internet?
Reviewed By: James Dearden, Lehigh University
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by Gautham Nagesh
Feb 04, 2015
Page: A1
How White House Thwarted FCC Chief on Internet Rules
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Feb 04, 2015
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