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Roslyn Layton Amicus Brief

Roslyn Layton performs empirical investigations of the impact of internet regulation on third party innovation. One investigation focused the impact of regulation on mobile networks in 53 countries from 2010-2017….

Broadband Cost Recovery: A Study of Business Models for 50 Broadband Providers In 24 US States

The cost to manage video streaming in broadband networks is growing 2-3 times faster than revenue, frustrating broader investment and affordability goals. Strand Consult’s new report Broadband Cost Recovery: A…

The Benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a the most successful broadband adoption program to date in the USA. Created as a part of federal response to Covid-19, the program offers…

Beyond the Pandemic?: Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 on Telecommunications and the Internet

Abstract from Chapter 9 “Net Neutrality in the USA During COVID-19” by Roslyn Layton and Mark Jamison from the book Beyond the Pandemic?: Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 on Telecommunications…

Fact Check on Analysys Mason’s Claims on Big Tech Investments and Arguments Against Broadband Cost Recovery

Analysys Mason is a respected international consultancy whose reports inform the policymaking process. It has produced a series of reports commissioned by US tech companies like Google, Facebook, Netflix, Amazon,…

Policy and Regulation in the Transportation Industry

Safety Culture vs. Safety Systems in Transportation Safety culture is a set of beliefs, practices, norms, and rules which mediate transportation. Research suggests that safety gains (including reduced death and…

National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS), March 30, 2023

“Spectrum is likely the single most important issue in telecommunications policy and has enormous fiscal and economic implications. Moreover, the merit of market-based allocation of spectrum via competitive auction at…

My academic research – Evidence-based policy research

Research is the systematic investigation into and study of questions to uncover facts and gather information. Policy research attempts to understand, assess, and compare how policies, regulations, and practices may…

Net Neutrality regulation is failing UK consumers, innovators, and investors. It’s time for broadband internet policy that improves consumer welfare, internet innovation, and network investment for the UK

Much is said and written about net neutrality (NN), but many claims are devoid of facts. European countries have had NN regulation for some years. European operators comply with the…

United Kingdom Ofcom Net Neutrality Consultation, January 13, 2023

Ofcom, United Kingdom, January 13, 2023 I applaud Ofcom for its efforts to collect evidence about whether its net neutrality regime is helping consumers and promoting innovation. I provide evidence…

National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Committee on ICT, Broadcasting and Communications. Testimony on the Network Free Ride Prevention Act, November 10, 2022

I have studied the Republic of Korea closely for the last decade as part of an industrial PhD program at Aalborg University’s Center for Communication, Media and Information Technologies in…

Reform of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in USA

US internet companies enjoy more than $200 billion annually in revenue from access to users and enterprises connected via federally funded broadband programs in the USA. Yet these internet companies…