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Posted by DOn B on September 18, 2005, 6:49 pm
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The Committee on Energy and Commerce has released a draft of broadband
legislation. I can't find the legislation on the Internet yet but a
summary of what the legislation provides is found at:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/News/09152005_1642.htm It
Creates common regulatory definition for broadband Internet
transmission services (BITS) which includes Digital Subscriber Line
(DSL), cable modems, and other broadband services.
Ensures network neutrality to prevent broadband providers from
blocking subscriber access to lawful content.
Provides a uniform, federal regulatory framework for broadband
providers, Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP), and broadband video
providers, except in some areas where state or local rules still apply,
such as rights-of-way.
Authorizes the FCC to determine that VoIP can be required to
contribute to the Universal Service Fund.
Develops a streamlined franchising process for broadband video providers.
Applies many current cable video requirements to broadband video
providers.
Allows municipalities to develop and deploy BITS, VoIP and broadband
video services. However, municipalities can't provide preferential
treatment for these services and must comply with all regulations
governing private-sector providers.
Ensures that VoIP subscribers have access to 911.
A news article on this is at:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/News/09152005_1642.htm
and explanatory comments by the subcommittee on the draft are at:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/News/09152005_section_by_section.pdf
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