Telecommunications Telecom Regulations and Standards 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of STIR/SHAKEN in US telecom?

Accepted Answer

Authenticate caller ID to combat robocall spoofing

Answer

STIR/SHAKEN is a framework that digitally signs and verifies caller ID information to reduce illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls.

Question 2

What does the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) provide?

Accepted Answer

A nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety communications

Answer

FirstNet is a nationwide broadband network built by AT&T under contract with the federal government, dedicated to first responders and public safety.

Question 3

What is the role of the NTIA in US telecommunications?

Accepted Answer

Advise the President on telecom policy and manage federal spectrum use

Answer

The NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) advises the executive branch on telecom policy and manages spectrum used by federal agencies.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an interconnection agreement between carriers?

Accepted Answer

Define terms for exchanging traffic and interconnecting networks between competing carriers

Answer

An interconnection agreement defines the technical and financial terms under which two carriers exchange traffic and connect their networks.

Question 5

What does the Communications Act require regarding broadband in the US?

Accepted Answer

The FCC must promote broadband deployment to all Americans

Answer

The Communications Act, as amended, charges the FCC with promoting advanced telecommunications capability (broadband) to all Americans on a reasonable and timely basis.

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Telecommunications Telecom Regulations and Standards 3