Message-ID: <2c7eaebd7d8909a74df2f4e8f243bcfa.squirrel@kiwi.hallikainen.org>
Date: 19 Sep 2021 09:15:04 -0700
From: "Harold Hallikainen" <harold@hallikainen.org>
Subject: Get well and discussion topics
I hope your recovery goes well. I have attempted to post several things
from two different email servers, and they have bounced every time. We'll
see if this makes it. Here are a few comments in case this makes it
through.
There have been several posts about TCPA. I'm amazed that companies are
still trying to do mass outgoing marketing calls. I have stopped answering
my phone unless the caller ID is in my contact list. If it is indeed
something important, I let them leave a voicemail. If a
telemarketer/robocaller leaves a voicemail, it is forwarded to the FCC.
Telecom is not "horse and buggy." It is becoming more and more important
every day. It's just that we have largely moved away from circuit switched
voice to packet switched whatever (including voice and video). There's a
lot of technology to discuss including packet routing techniques,
transmission (fiber, etc.).
Telecom regulation is interesting. Why should Internet be treated
differently than POTS? All should contribute to the USF. All should be
regulated in the same manner. How is zero rating different from an 800
number? How does reciprocal compensation compare with charging for peering
of Internet traffic? How does ISP ownership of media companies compare
with the Bell Computer decisions (permitting Bell to sell communications,
but not computer services)?
Lots of stuff to go in Telecom Digest!
THANKS!
Harold
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Message-ID: <shul8b$n0j$10@dont-email.me>
Date: 16 Sep 2021 01:38:22 -0400
From: "Michael Trew" <michael.trew@att.net>
Subject: Big ISPs fight to save exclusive wiring deals that limit
choice in apartments
"The cable lobby is trying to stop a possible ban on exclusive wiring
deals between Internet providers and landlords, claiming that exclusive
arrangements are "pro-competitive" even though they make it harder for
new ISPs to provide service in multi-unit apartment and condo buildings."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/09/big-isps-fight-to-save-exclusive-wiring-deals-that-limit-choice-in-apartments/
"Exclusive deals boost competition by forcing ISPs to install newer
wiring, NCTA claims."
End of telecom Digest Mon, 20 Sep 2021
