Julie - "Ah, you want that beachfront stuff with high power. Well, looking at how many WISPs can't be trusted to follow the rules, there is considerable risk for that, especially with the broadcasters, who tend to be a vocal and frankly powerful lobby."
"Where did you obtain the information that WISPs can't be trusted to follow the rules? You are saying deep pocketed lobbyist's desires are more important than small businesses that provide 80% of the employment in this country? The considerable risk is stiffling innovation by requiring megacorp deep pockets for entry fee."
Julie - "Nice visual, thanks...So you are telling me that a principal characteristic of your market is that operators will only do what's right if they know someone is looking?"
"No, I'm telling you 'intent and spirit of the law' is a rational concept. If you create an untenable environment that favors big business, most will simply do what is right and look at the regulatory agency as an impediment rather than a good thing for the society they live in."
Julie - "So you are saying they pick and choose the rules they are prepared to tolerate versus those we require?"
"I'm saying that what you 'require' can only be enforced if respected. If you create rules that favor special interests rather than the general public, you create disrespect and there is a natural tendency to ignore your requirements."
Julie - "Yes, so I know. Interesting attitude. I hear there's been lots of arguing lately about lots of things and what is required of them even though we have been clear, like CALEA, Form 477, the purposes of an STA, etc,"
"Refer to my last answer. Many don't believe your CALEA requirements are clear at all. Most want to cooperate but are unwilling to make major capital investments in order to do so. The telcos were subsidized to meet original CALEA legislation requirements. WISPs would just ask the same consideration.
Because the current business environment in this country is one of distrust of government based on observations, many question your motives in requiring Form 477. Observations like the creation of an unbalanced playing field with telco deregulation. Observations like cellular companies given years to comply with enhanced emergency service and VoIP providers given months. Observations like cellular companies still not in complete compliance without penalties.
Most in this country feel respect must be earned, not dictated. When you create regulations without the technology to implement, you create disrespect. When you regulate to favor big business over the public interests, you create disrespect. You'll need to reverse trends and recreate an even playing field if you want cooperation."
Julie - "Did you tell them that the latest data shows 90% of all U.S. zip codes have at least two broadband providers? The gaps aren't so big anymore."
"Look at your data. It's flawed. One broadband sub in a zip code does not extrapolate to 90%. Have you noticed the U.S. is 20th in broadband deployment behind Irkgoofistan?"
Me - "Yeah, so what abou..." Julie - "No."
"Figures. Call me when you're interested in making real progress and not being embarrassed by Irkgoofistan. We'll get it done for you quickly and efficiently by the people that built this country."
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