Looking back at the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A strategic move by the States and the Communications industry.

There is a shift we should take note of; one that started with the Telecommunications Act of 1996.  Section 706 of the Telecom Act mandated a light touch approach to regulation of advanced telecommunications services, i.e., broadband.  This light touch led to later investment in what would become the social media platforms of today.  Continue reading Looking back at the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A strategic move by the States and the Communications industry.