Regulation of The National Information Infrastructure
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This 10 page research paper discusses the expanding use and importance of the internet as a rationale for supporting government regulation of a National Information Infrastructure (NII). Specifically examined is the question of whether such regulation should ultimately be the responsibility of government or private industry. The Clinton Action Plan for the development of the NII is outlined and discussed as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Natinfor.wps

Telecommunications Act
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This 5 page paper provides an overview on Telecommunications Acts, with a focus on cases resulting from the 1996 legislation. The paper concludes that such laws have not been effective. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telact96.wps

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which is part of the 1996 legislation. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: 96act.rtf

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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A 14 page research paper which examines the ramifications of the 1996 Telecom Act which served to reform all aspects of the telecommunications industry. This legislation tore down many of these governmental barriers. Local and long-distance phone companies, broadcast and cable TV companies, computer companies, etc. were all cut loose from previous restrictions and were finally free to compete-or cooperate-as they, and their respective technologies, saw fit. The writer relates what has happened as a result of this new law thus far. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Teleact96.wps