FCC wants to tap into wireless

[Candace Holman <>]

Many of us have been following the regulatory issues involved with new 
technologies, especially concerning broadband and real-time 
communications technologies such as VoIP.  The FCC has been concerned 
with regulating VoIP for E911 and lawful eavesdropping access, but until 
recently has been mostly hands-off in its approach.   With the changing 
of the FCC guard, from Michael Powell to Kevin Martin, there has been a 
shift that is beginning to shake things up.

This article touches on a range of topics and some reasons why the FCC 
interference is not welcome.  Technical groups such as the IETF (e.g. 
the ECRIT working group) are addressing the issue of E911 for new 
technologies, but it may be a while before the outdated public telephone 
infrastructure is upgraded to support this.  It seems unbelievable that 
the FCC would rush to support a half-baked solution in the interim. 
Could it really happen?  As mentioned in the article, there's still time 
to let the FCC know what you think.  It's an interesting topic, both 
technically and socially.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-5833406.html?tag=zdnn.alert

Candace Holman