Title :
The role of government policymakers (telecommunications industry)
Abstract :
The author examines the roles of the US President, the Federal Communications Commission, the Department of Justice and Judge Greene, and the Congress in the setting of public policy in the telecommunications/information industry. Both regulatory and trade policies are examined. The relevant provisions of the Omnibus Trade Bill of 1988 are summarized. It is predicted that tough regulatory times are ahead for the local exchange carriers.<>
Keywords :
government policies; telecommunication; Congress; Department of Justice and Judge Greene; FCC; Federal Communications Commission; Omnibus Trade Bill; USA; government policymakers; information industry; local exchange carriers; public policy; regulatory policies; telecommunications industry; trade policies; Auditory system; Cable TV; Communication cables; Communication industry; FCC; Government; Legislation; Public policy; Telecommunications; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
