Sunday, October 23, 2005
Legislation can't keep pace with technology
CNN.com - Legislation can't keep pace with technology - Oct 18, 2005: "(CNN) -- Technological innovation has always ignited a debate over how much government should be involved in its development, and it seems to be no different with broadband.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 mandated that phone companies share their lines to allow long distance firms to enter local markets and vice versa -- the idea being that the consumer then would have more choices.
The act, signed nearly 10 years ago by President Clinton, had unintended consequences for broadband development, and industry observers contend an overhaul of the act would be an important step toward clarifying the legislative landscape."
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 mandated that phone companies share their lines to allow long distance firms to enter local markets and vice versa -- the idea being that the consumer then would have more choices.
The act, signed nearly 10 years ago by President Clinton, had unintended consequences for broadband development, and industry observers contend an overhaul of the act would be an important step toward clarifying the legislative landscape."
