TMP Regulatory & Compliance Issues 5

Question 1

Under the FCC's pole attachment rules, what right do telecommunications carriers and cable operators generally have regarding utility poles?

Accepted Answer

Carriers have a right to access utility poles at regulated rates and on nondiscriminatory terms

Answer

Section 224 of the Communications Act gives cable and telecom providers a federally-protected right to access utility poles at just and reasonable rates.

Question 2

What is 'network neutrality' as defined in U.S. telecommunications policy debates?

Accepted Answer

The principle that ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally without blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization

Answer

Net neutrality holds that ISPs should not discriminate among internet traffic sources by blocking, throttling, or creating paid 'fast lanes' for preferred content.

Question 3

Which international body coordinates global telecommunications standards and spectrum allocation across member countries?

Accepted Answer

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Answer

The ITU, a UN specialized agency, coordinates global telecommunications standards through its ITU-T sector and manages international radio spectrum through the ITU-R sector.

Question 4

A carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy copper telephone service. What regulatory process must it follow under Section 214 of the Communications Act?

Accepted Answer

Obtain FCC approval by demonstrating that service discontinuance will not harm affected customers

Answer

Section 214 requires FCC approval before a carrier may discontinue, reduce, or impair a communications service, with a process for assessing customer impact.

Question 5

What does the FCC's 'open internet' framework require of broadband providers with respect to transparency?

Accepted Answer

Providers must publicly disclose their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms

Answer

The FCC's transparency rule requires ISPs to publicly disclose accurate information about their network management practices, performance, and terms of service.

(TMP) Telecommunications Management Professional Practice Test

(TMP) Telecommunications Management Professional Practice Test

TMP Regulatory & Compliance Issues 5