CW, It appears as though they may be backing off trying to control billing methods. However, they are pushing heavily to void the ability for WISPs to manage their network traffic. That will mean no QOS, no bursting, no blocking of websites or controlled traffic flows. We all know what the impact of this decision will have on our businesses.
The FCC seems to be trying to force this rulemaking through before the new congress is seated. You can read some interesting commentary on http://www.stimulatingbroadband.com/. Very little information about the proposal has been leaked to the media. The FCC plans on voting on it at the hearing on December 21st. What we do know is that fixed wireless broadband will fall in a category of strict open internet regulation along with fiber, DSL and cable technologies. Meanwhile, mobile broadband providers will receive relaxed treatment due to the challenges that large traffic flows such as Netflix and other streaming video websites demand out of infrastructure that cannot handle the massive quantity of traffic this presents. I ask you and all WISPs, "What will happen to your networks and quality of service if you cannot manage your network traffic any longer?" and "Are you prepared to pay fines if you ignore federal policy and legislation, deal with suits from customers who feel you are managing their traffic or be unable to prioritize different protocols to maximize the performance of your network?" I know the answers will be the same for every wireless provider in the nation. That means that EVERY wireless provider in the nation needs to make a stand Monday or Tuesday and file your comments. It may be the most productive use of an hour this year. If the FCC does manage to get this rulemaking accomplished, then the next battle will start and it will be essential that congressmen and legislators are written, met with and educated. This is BAD policy for rural America, it will cost jobs, small businesses and widen the digital divide for years to come. Other articles to read: http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/01/5557460-fcc-net-neutrality-plan-fac es-battle-with-gop http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704720804576009713669482024.ht ml?mod=wsj_share_twitter http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/121245-republicans-who-v ote-to-regulate-the-internet-may-get-cover-from-telecom-groups-but-not-the-t ea-party Its time to do your homework and Monday and Tuesday will be your test. Respectfully, Rick Harnish Executive Director WISPA 260-307-4000 cell 866-317-2851 WISPA Office Skype: rick.harnish. [email protected] > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of cw > Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:18 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [WISPA Members] WISPA Files Ex Parte on Network Neutrality > > Excuse my ignorance. I've not much time for the world of late. The FCC > is proposing rules that would regulate how a provider bills? - cw > > On 12/10/2010 6:35 PM, Rick Harnish wrote: > > fixed wireless will be included in the more heavily > > regulated class of broadband providers. On the other hand, the > Chairman > > has indicated that he will allow "pay-as-you-go" or usage-based > billing. > > Not sure about any caps or constraints, but at least on this point > the > > Chairman is open to innovative billing models. > _______________________________________________ > > WISPA Membership Mailing List > > ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
