1. A straight forward case in which regulation protects the interests of U.S. consumers would be limiting robocalls and telemarketing to mobile devices. https://www.fcc.gov/general/telemarketing-and-robocalls https://www.aclu.org/issues/privacy-technology/location-tracking/cell-phone-... 2. For a counter-example, if desired, one could claim that competition might fix high pricing for mobile cellular given time. Compare Verizon's opaque, high-end pricing to Ting's low, pay-as-you-go charges. https://www.verizonwireless.com/plans/ https://ting.com/rates NOTE: I do not work for or have services from either of these companies. Fred Fuchs On 1/3/2020 5:52 AM, Rich Ling wrote:

Dear all,

I am looking for an accessible article or reading on telecommunication regulation for my class on mobile communication. I have been using the ITU regulation handbook, but it is a bit too dry.

I am looking for something that helps to underscore how regulation (at least in theory) flattens the playing field, protects the interests of consumers, spurs innovation and provides a space for enterprise. I know that this is an impossible balancing act, but if there is a reading that points to these issues, I would be grateful to know about it.

Thanks

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