Broadband Internet Regulation and Access : Background and Issues.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet.

Technological innovations.

Telecommunication--Law and legislation.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Explains broadband or high-speed Internet access technologies, including cable, digital subscriber line, wireless, fiber, and satellite. Discusses the status of broadband deployment, examines open access arguments, and reviews existing regulatory framework of the telecommunications industry in light of rapid technological advances and the resulting convergence of telecommunications providers and markets. Summarizes activity and legislation in the 109th Congress regarding broadband access.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Broadband Internet Regulation and Access

Access Restriction:

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