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Wireless Law, Regulation and Policy Updates
This 61 page Federal Trade Commission report provides guidance for policymakers considering whether and how a municipality should involve itself in the provision of wireless Internet service. The report discusses legistation relating to muni WiFI and is a must read for towns looking at this alternative broadband service. It sets forth a framework that recognizes that the relevance of arguments for and against municipal involvement may vary depending on the particular factual circumstances. In addition, by identifying a range of operating models, the framework suggests a variety of options available to policymakers. Guiding this approach is a concern for competition principles, and the framework’s overall approach attempts to reduce the likelihood of competitive harm in this area. The FTC report discusses process considerations, such as transparency and accountability, that can improve the decisionmaking process overall. | |