What is the rationale for subsidizing some telecommunications services (such as Internet access) for some people and institutions? Discuss.
How would Ramsey suggest that policymakers resolve the tension between universal service policies on the one hand, and economic efficiency on the other? Can equity and efficiency goals both be satisfied simultaneously? Explain.
What level of competition exists in the residential marketplace according to the Broadband Plan? On what basis should policymakers determine the degree to which wireless broadband offerings are an effective substitute for wire line services?