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…
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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…
Lawmakers in the US and the South Korea investigate Big Tech’s usage of broadband networks to ensure fair cost recovery
Europe lacks some €300 billion in investment to achieve next generation broadband goals. An accumulation of misguided EU telecom regulation has sent capital to more favorable investment regions, like the…
Policy No-Brainer: Extend The Affordable Connectivity Program For 5 Years With $30 Billion
Low wage and service sector workers, some 50 million Americans, were hit particularly hard by closures lock downs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, Congress and the Federal Communications…
Netflix v. SK Broadband. The David and Goliath Battle for Broadband Fair Cost Recovery in South Korea
Around the world operators experience exploding Netflix’s traffic exploding on their networks. They feel powerless to negotiate with Netflix for fair cost recovery, and Netflix demands that operators install its…
Academic Letter in Support of FCC Investigation of the Future of Universal Service, August 15, 2022
A group of diverse telecom policy scholars signed the attached letter to the Federal Communications Commission in their proceeding on the Future of Universal Service. They observe: “Due to the…
What’s In The Broadband Component Of The Infrastructure Bill
The Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and awaits passage in the House. Here’s an overview of the broadband portion of the $1 trillion package. What’s in the…
Five Reasons Why Title II Net Neutrality Is No Longer Relevant In Tech Policy
Here are five reasons why it is no longer relevant and is unlikely to be realized as advocates want. 1. Things have worked out well without Title II. The repeal of…