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Law and RegulationsLaw and Regulationsin thein the
Information SuperhighwayInformation Superhighway
IEEE ComSocNov. 29, 2006
Jerry A. KleinPresident
The Chatham GroupLos Altos, CA
Regulatory History
Turmoil and Change
Regulatory Bodies
• FCC
• PUC
• ITU
• Standards Committees
• International Regulatory Bodies
Congress
• Laws to regulate the information superhighway
• Numerous conflicting interests
• Political winds
State and Federal
• Revenue Interests
• Taxes
• “Follow the Money”
Convergence of
Technologiesand
The Laws
Cyberspace Seen as Lawless
Internet
• Majority of Traffic is…– Gambling– Games– Pornography– E-mail
VoIP Emerges
Forces Changes in the Landscape
New Regulation
WillHappen
Will the Will the Law of Law of
Unintended Unintended ConsequencesConsequences
Prevail?Prevail?