Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports and Telecommunications Policy
EDUCAUSE signs on to 700 MHz Comments to the FCC
| Title: | EDUCAUSE signs on to 700 MHz Comments to the FCC (ID: EPO0727) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2007) | | Type: | Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports | | Abstract: | As part of the Ad Hoc Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, EDUCAUSE signed on to comments submitted to the FCC regarding the auction rules for the 700 MHz spectrum. This valuable spectrum is expected to be auctioned off in January 2008. The comments ask the FCC to establish rules that would help facilitate a viable third provider for broadband access that would not only provide much needed competition, but would be required to adhere to basic non-discrimination rules. Considerations include rules for: anonymous bidding, exclusion of incumbents or new entrant credit, band plan issues, build-out requirements, designated entities, open access, Carterphone and net neutrality. | | View this resource: | |
CALEA Opening Brief
| Title: | CALEA Opening Brief (ID: EPO0601) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2006) | | Type: | Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports | | Abstract: | This is a formal appeal of the FCC ruling concerning CALEA filed in the 10th District Court of Appeals. The document states that we are asking the Court to overturn the FCC ruling based on the evidence given in the Brief. This document combines the arguments of all the petitioners. This Brief represents the first formal submission of evidence, there be an oral argument later this spring. | | View this resource: | |
FCC Order and Further Notice of Public Rulemaking on CALEA
| Title: | FCC Order and Further Notice of Public Rulemaking on CALEA (ID: EPO0528) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2005) | | Type: | Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports | | Abstract: | On September 23, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Public Rule Making applying for the first time the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) to facilities-based broadband Internet access providers, including higher education institutions, K-12 schools, libraries, and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers. The Order requires these entities to facilitate lawful requests for surveillance of specific communications on their data networks through a combination of new equipment, trained personnel, policies, and procedures, to be in place within 18 months of the filing of the ruling in the Federal Register. | | View this resource: | |
EDUCAUSE Amicus Brief Before the Supreme Court in Support of Community Networks
| Title: | EDUCAUSE Amicus Brief Before the Supreme Court in Support of Community Networks (ID: NET0315) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2003) | | Type: | Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports | | Abstract: | EDUCAUSE filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief before the Supreme Court in supporting the right of municipalities to provide telecommunication services. At issue is whether municipalities fall under the definition of "any entity" under section 253 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which prohibits state and local regulations from restricing entities from providing telecommunicaitons services. Many higher education institutions and their surrounding communities, particularly those located in remote areas, are partnering to provide affordable telecommunications services where commercial carriers refuse to deploy. Oral arguments before the Supreme Court are expected to take place in January 2004. | | View this resource: | |
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