Don't let the title fool ya. This bill is written by the Telco. Passing
this as is, could be the worst thing that could ever happen to a wireless
provider, As ILEC's tripple play to the home, gets installed in turbo mode.
What iritates me most, is this type of legislation that does not adequately
support WISPs as an intrical player in the telecom market. Based on some
possible changes, this bill could be turned into a bill that actually could
help WISPs. WISPA should have a formal response to this legislation, as far
as modifications, we suggest. I believe its likely that a version of this
bill could go through that gives ILECs more preferencial treatment. It
critical that rules to support WISPs are also added to the bill, if it does
go through.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
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From: "George" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:15 AM
Subject: [WISPA] Ensign/McCain Broadband Investment & Consumer Choice Act:
Senate Bill S.1504
Ensign/McCain Broadband Investment & Consumer Choice Act: Senate Bill
S.1504
On July 27 Senators John Ensign and John McCain introduced S. 1504, the
Ensign/McCain Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act, which among
other things, abolishes cable franchising; reduces cable franchise fees
(perhaps substantially); apparently (we say apparently because the bill is
not entirely clear on these points) grants video providers the right to
use public rights of way in perpetuity; apparently abolishes all zoning of
cellular towers; apparently abolishes telephone franchises
and fees; and attempts to prevent governments from providing the public
with communications service. Senate Bill S.1504 is available here; a
summary is available here and Sen John Ensign's floor remarks are
available here.
<http://www.varnumlaw.com/services/cable/telephone_entry.php> (See web
site for full review and links.)
(Draft legislation is at:)
<http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/News/09152005_staff_disc.pdf>
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