Discussion Questions
1. Compare and Contrast cellular transmission to that of centralized transmission. Provide an example.
2. Discuss the 4 basic facts needed to understand the spectrum bands. Include in your discussion what they are, how they are important and the various advantages and disadvantages of each.
3. Describe number portability and the policy objective of its institution.
4. Discuss the major factors that played out during the AT&T/T-Mobile controversy and what it likely means for 21st centruy policy and policymakers.
5. Give 2 benefits of converting analog signals to digital form and back again.
6. What is modularity and layering?
7. Describe the difference between a peering relationship and a transit relationship.
8. Explain in detail the policy challenge the motivates the modern net neutrality movement. Include in your discussion the various legal decisions, debates and controversies that led to its current form.
9. Why is end to end packet prioritization not more widespread on the internet?
10. Desribe the Open Internet Order, including its exceptions, and also its significance.
11. Give a brief description of Title I & Title II and how the courts have limited the FCC's power. Your answer should include a brief discussion on the major cases that led to these power limits.