December 1, 2004 - 
Transcripts: The End of Regulation? Reforming Telecom Policy and Regulators' Roles to Meet New Market
Realities
NMRC releases edited transcript of October 27, 2004 NMRC event focusing on the proper role of reuglation; the future role of regulators; the state of
competition in the broadband world; and whether a proposed Internet "layers" framework would work in an IP world.
October 27, 2004
The End of Regulation? Reforming Telecom Policy and Regulators' Roles to Meet New Market Realities
Federal and State regulators agreed that the pace of technological change in the industry has made many existing telecom regulations passé and the
cross-border aspect of many new technologies reinforces the idea of regulating from a unified national perspective. With traditional telecom services
rapidly migrating to Internet protocol based technologies, policymakers will need to reconsider the worth of existing 'rules of engagement 'for the
telecom industry.
[ Media Coverage ]
September 29, 2004
Transcripts: Making Communities Safer:
Immediate and Near Term Solutions to Resolve Interoperable Communications Problems for First
Responders |
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The NMRC releases a 'roadmap' document that can be used by the Department of Homeland Security's new Office of Interoperability and Compatibility to
set priorities and assess solutions to address the nation's communications interoperability crisis.
[Edited Transcript]
[Full Transcript] |
September 14, 2004
Making Communities Safer: Immediate and Near Term Solutions to Resolve Interoperable Communications Problems for First Responders
This NMRC panel event focused attention on the lack of interoperable communications for America's first responders and possible strategies for
overcoming this critical public safety issue that was highlighted on September 11, 2001 and has not yet been resolved. Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI),
keynoted the event and was followed by three panels featuring technical experts, academic researchers, and government officials.
[ Media Coverage ]
June 8, 2004
Hastening the Transition to Internet Protocol (IP) Networks: Implications For Consumers, Industry, And Regulators |
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Experts in Internet Protocol (IP) technology and policy issues today called on regulators to develop a regulation free Internet platform that drives
consumer choice. A New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) breakfast panel provided attendees with the view that the IP world is a highly competitive
marketplace with growing choices for consumers, application and network providers.
[ Agenda ]
[ Speaker Biographies ]
[ Presentations ]
[ Media Coverage ] |
March 9, 2004 -
NMRC Scholar Bowe participates in broadband demo with disability activists on Capitol Hill
Dr. Frank Bowe, a seated scholar of the New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) and professor at Hofstra University will participate in a live hands-on
technology demonstration March 10, 2004 on Capitol Hill. The demonstration will highlight the benefits that ubiquitous deployment of broadband
connections will have on people with disabilities. Dr. Bowe will be joined by Kelby Brick, Associate Executive Director-National Association of the
Deaf, and Andrew J. Imparato, President and CEO-American Association of People with Disabilities.
June 28, 2004 -
New NMRC and Pew Internet Project Paper Examines Consumer Attitudes on VoIP
New research by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and the New Millennium Research Council show that 27% of Internet users have heard of Voice
over Internet Protocol phone calling, and 13% of that population have considered adopting VoIP in the home. This translates into 34 million Americans
who have heard of VoIP and 4 million who have considered getting the service at home.
[ Media Coverage ]
April 28, 2004 -
NMRC Counterpoint Article: CEI's Braden Cox Advocates Telecom Investment Not Myths
April 26, 2004 -
Taxing
High-Speed Services: A Quantification of the Effects on the DSL Industry and Universal Service |
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This new NMRC study, authored by economist Stephen B. Pociask, president of TeleNomic Research, LLC and NMRC scholar shows that increasing Internet
access taxes on DSL services would have a severe negative effect on current universal service revenues and available program funds. As much as $280
million would be at risk. Reduced demand for DSL services would also jeopardize state and local tax revenues, job growth, and stifle e-commerce thus
affecting U.S. productivity and economic recovery.
[ Media Coverage ] |
March 15, 2004 -
NMRC Scholar Stephen Pociask documents small business use of telecom and Internet services for Small Business Administration
Report |
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Stephen B. Pociask, a seated scholar of the New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) and president of TeleNomic Research LLC, released a report titled, A
Survey of Small Businesses' Telecommunications Use and Spending, March 12, 2004 under contract with the Small Business Administration. The report finds
that small businesses spend a considerable amount for telecommunication services and that the level of expenditures varies by industry and firm size.
As in so many other areas of regulation, small firms are affected by telecommunication policies in a manner disproportionate to their size, the report
notes.
[ Report Summary ]
[ Full Report ] |
January 6, 2004 -
Directions for
the Next New Age of Telecom Regulation |
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The report's four authors recommend that government regulators develop policies that allow telecom companies to focus on innovation, unfettered
competition, and consumer benefits to jumpstart the industry. The report finds that current pricing policies inhibit network investment, and that a
deregulated telecom sector will benefit consumers, create jobs, and provide a much-needed boost to economic recovery.
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