Telecom Regulations and Standards Flashcards
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What US government agency regulates interstate and international telecommunications?
Answer: FCC
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the US.
What is the Telecommunications Act of 1996 best known for?
Answer: Deregulating the US telecom industry and opening local markets to competition
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 overhauled US telecom law by promoting competition and deregulating the industry, particularly in local phone markets.
What does net neutrality mean in US telecommunications policy?
Answer: ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally without blocking or throttling specific content
Net neutrality is the principle that ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally and cannot prioritize, throttle, or block specific websites or services.
What is the purpose of the E-911 (Enhanced 911) system in the US?
Answer: Automatically provide location information to emergency dispatchers with 911 calls
E-911 automatically delivers the caller's location information (Phase 1: cell tower; Phase 2: GPS coordinates) to public safety answering points (PSAPs).
What does CALEA require of US telecommunications providers?
Answer: Build in technical capabilities to enable lawful intercept of communications by law enforcement
CALEA (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act) requires US telecom providers to build in lawful intercept capabilities for authorized wiretapping.
What is the Universal Service Fund (USF) in US telecom?
Answer: A program funded by carrier contributions to subsidize telecom services in underserved areas
The USF collects contributions from telecom carriers and distributes subsidies to ensure affordable phone and broadband services in high-cost and rural areas.