Telecommunications Telecom Regulations and Standards

Question 1

What US government agency regulates interstate and international telecommunications?

Accepted Answer

FCC

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FTC

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NTIA

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ITU

Question 2

What is the Telecommunications Act of 1996 best known for?

Accepted Answer

Deregulating the US telecom industry and opening local markets to competition

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Establishing the FCC

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Creating the 911 emergency system

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Mandating broadband deployment in rural areas

Question 3

What does net neutrality mean in US telecommunications policy?

Accepted Answer

ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally without blocking or throttling specific content

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ISPs must provide free internet to low-income users

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All internet speeds must be standardized nationally

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Internet prices must remain neutral across all providers

Question 4

What is the purpose of the E-911 (Enhanced 911) system in the US?

Accepted Answer

Automatically provide location information to emergency dispatchers with 911 calls

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Encrypt emergency service communications

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Route all 911 calls through a national center

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Allow 911 calls over VoIP only

Question 5

What does CALEA require of US telecommunications providers?

Accepted Answer

Build in technical capabilities to enable lawful intercept of communications by law enforcement

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Deploy IPv6 on all networks

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Provide free basic phone service to all citizens

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Use only FCC-certified network equipment

Question 6

What is the Universal Service Fund (USF) in US telecom?

Accepted Answer

A program funded by carrier contributions to subsidize telecom services in underserved areas

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A fund for purchasing government telecommunications equipment

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An international treaty governing spectrum allocation

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A federal grant for building 5G networks