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Broadband Network Usage Fee in South Korea

It’s time to adopt a commonplace policy from the world’s leading broadband nation. The internet is built upon the two-sided market business models, whether for broadband, internet advertising, or video…

Roslyn Layton Amicus Briefs

Brief by Roslyn Layton Before the Federal Communications Commission. The matter of safeguarding and securing the open Internet, declaratory ruling, order, report and order, and order on reconsideration, fcc 24-52,…

Roslyn Layton interviewed for GAO Report on Broadband Infrastructure

Interview of Dr. Roslyn Layton, Strand Consult and Dr. Petrus Potgieter, Strand Consult. Before the U.S. Government Accountability Organization. Report on Broadband Infrastructure. October 19, 2023. Strand Consult’s Dr. Roslyn…

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

Testimony of Roslyn Layton Before the The Surface Transportation Board. Hearing on reciprocal switching, an “open access” policy for various privately-owned freight railroads. February 11, 2022 Safety culture is a…

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

Testimony of Roslyn Layton Before NTIA Hearing on NTIA’s National Spectrum Strategy. March 30, 2023 “Spectrum is likely the single most important issue in telecommunications policy and has enormous fiscal…

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…

Testimony to US Senate Judiciary

Testimony of Roslyn Layton. Before US Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on GDPR & CCPA: Opt-ins, Consumer Control, and the Impact on Competition and Innovation. US Senate. March 12,…

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…

Broadband Is the Only Infrastructure In Which Heavy Users Don’t Pay

Trump Tees Up “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” in SOTU, Signaling Big Tech Must Pay Its Own Way

Tech and Telecom Wins Heading Into the State of the Union and Critical Questions

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Media

12 March 2026 | U.S.-China Economic AND Security Review Commission

China’s Management of Electromagnetic Spectrum Resources

11 March 2026 | techradar

'Big tech pays for power — why not broadband?': Hyperscalers signed the rate protection pledge for electricity infrastructure, so should they do it for broadband? An expert chimes in

6 March 2026 | Communications Daily

Broadband Is Unique in That Heavy Users Don't Pay More: Strand

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Events

30 - 31 October 2025 | Washington DC, USA

14th Americas Spectrum Management Conference

29 October 2025 | Virginia, USA

USF Contribution Reform: How Do We Solve That Problem?

20 September 2025 | Washington, USA

Telecom Policy Research Conference (TPRC53). Panel on universal service reform (USF)

25 - 26 August 2025 | Bogota, Colombia

XV International Spectrum Congress

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Evidence-based analysis for policymakers

Broadband Network Usage Fee in South Korea

Roslyn Layton Amicus Briefs

Roslyn Layton interviewed for GAO Report on Broadband Infrastructure

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

The Benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

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

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

Policy and Regulation in the Transportation Industry

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

My academic research – Evidence-based policy research

Testimony to US Senate Judiciary

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

Blog

Broadband Is the Only Infrastructure In Which Heavy Users Don’t Pay

Trump Tees Up “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” in SOTU, Signaling Big Tech Must Pay Its Own Way

Tech and Telecom Wins Heading Into the State of the Union and Critical Questions

Media

China’s Management of Electromagnetic Spectrum Resources

'Big tech pays for power — why not broadband?': Hyperscalers signed the rate protection pledge for electricity infrastructure, so should they do it for broadband? An expert chimes in

Broadband Is Unique in That Heavy Users Don't Pay More: Strand

Events

14th Americas Spectrum Management Conference

USF Contribution Reform: How Do We Solve That Problem?

Telecom Policy Research Conference (TPRC53). Panel on universal service reform (USF)

XV International Spectrum Congress

About Me

Contact Me