Federal Telecommunications Law, Second Edition, the definitive
legal guide to the new world of telecommunications, provides you with the
thorough, authoritative analysis you need to understand and comply with the
complex regulatory landscape in the industry.
In this essential two-volume reference, you'll find timely review of key
legislation, FCC rules, regulations and orders, and court decisions with
extensive citations and cross-references for such essential topics as:
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The economics of interconnection and detailed discussions of pricing
methodologies of offering services for resale
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Interconnection rules for wireline networks, including the specific rules
imposed on incumbent LECs
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Antitrust litigation including comprehensive analysis of the cases brought
against incumbent local telephone companies
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Significant changes to universal services requirements
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Regulations and policies involving horizontal and vertical mergers and
acquisitions
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The FCC's rule-making and other powers
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Rights and duties arising from the laws of privacy, intellectual property and
free speech
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And much more.
Federal Telecommunications Law, Second Edition, provides all the
laws, rules -- including those for price regulation, common carriage and
universal service. Regulations and court decisions are analyzed in detail to
provide you with a thorough understanding of the environment you must work
within. Trends in competition, industry structures and technology are explored
- offering you a total picture of the telecommunications industry, in areas
such as telecommunications equipment; long distance services; wireless
services; the internet and data services; information services; video
services; and more.
