IP: CONSUMER GROUP CRITICIZES FCC BROADBAND POLICIES

[Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>]

CONSUMER GROUP CRITICIZES FCC BROADBAND POLICIES
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Texas Office of Public
Utility Counsel released a study that faults the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for slow adoption of broadband access in the United
States. Criticizing the FCC for failing to support "pro-competitive
policies," the report says the broadband market is controlled by cable
and telephone companies, resulting in rising costs and a lack of
innovation. Some anaylsts said the report's findings are flawed
because they are based on a comparison with the dial-up market, saying
that the broadband market is progressing roughly as was predicted.
Analysts disagree about whether lower prices or improved content would
seed the next boost in consumer broadband access.
NewsFactor Network, 2 July 2002
http://www.newsfactor.com/perl/story/18467.html

Source: Edupage, July 03, 2002
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