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…
Publications
I perform policy research on issues like broadband internet, internet economics, internet regulation, cost recovery, radio spectrum, telecom policy, mobile cellular wireless technologies, 5G, regulation, network security, digital business models, rural broadband, universal service, universal connectivity, net neutrality, technology software platforms, and antitrust and competition. You can read about my expertise here.
I publish my research in academic papers, expert testimony, policy analysis, and industrial reports. You can see my reports and research notes for Strand Consult and other channels. I provide my expertise to policymakers, the press and the public.
Different policy audiences have different requirements for policy research, for example peer-review academic journals, policymakers, and business professionals. I publish for each of these audiences per their requirements and in their preferred channels. You can find my academic and other papers organized in the section Publications, including the papers I have published with Aalborg University.
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…
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I perform policy research on issues like broadband internet, internet economics, internet regulation, cost recovery, radio spectrum, telecom policy, mobile cellular wireless technologies, 5G, regulation, network security, digital business models, rural broadband, universal service, universal connectivity, net neutrality, technology software platforms, and antitrust and competition.
You are welcome to contact me regarding my Policy Research, my expert testimony, my Trainings on Technology Policy or comment in the press and media about technology policy issues.