Telecommunications

ITI supports the development of fair, non-discriminatory policies and regulations that promote open Internet, innovation, and a strengthened communications infrastructure in the United States.

In its work with the FCC, Congress, and other relevant policymakers, ITI seeks to shape policy by informing key players of the benefits and barriers posed by transitioning a 20^th century communications regulatory model to the needs of the 21^st century, which is increasingly dominated by wireless and web-based modes of communication. ITI also recognizes the potential of its member companies to harness private industry’s expertise to craft and implement solutions that reduce the need for additional government regulation.   

Specific ITI priorities under the FCC’s jurisdiction include:

• Identification of new spectrum (range of frequencies) for wireless broadband;
• Broader allocation of spectrum to licensed and unlicensed broadband;
• Revision of outdated universal broadcast service, inter-carrier compensation, and rights of way regulations to ensure affordable access to broadband;
• Promotion of a deregulatory framework for web-delivered, Internet protocol (IP) -enabled products, services and content;
• Broader deployment and adoption of affordable high-speed broadband, wireline and wireless; 
• Reform of the Universal Service Fund (USF) to meet 21^st century needs;
• Greater openness and regulatory tolerance for network management and managed services;
• Greater transparency and deterrence of broadband providers from discriminating against unaffiliated content;
• Promotion of a safe and secure online environment; and
• Access to high speed and quality broadband.

ITI believes in limiting the FCC's broadband/Internet regulatory authority to the minimum required to achieve the above goals.