Telecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry

Download or read book Telecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry written by Mark Goldstein and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans increasingly rely on wireless phones, with nearly 40% of households now using them primarily or solely. Under federal law, the FCC is responsible for fostering a competitive wireless marketplace while ensuring that consumers are protected from harmful practices. This report discusses changes in the wireless industry since 2000, stakeholders' perceptions of regulatory policies and industry practices, and the strategies FCC uses to monitor competition. To conduct this work, the report conducted case studies in both rural and urban areas of four states; and interviewed stakeholders representing consumers, local and state agencies and officials, and various segments of the industry. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.