Now that the wireless spectrum auction is over in U.S., and we know Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) has won, the attention will quickly focus on how the FCC will enforce the open-access requirements, and it’s likely not go down without an interesting fight. Verizon will likely argue that open access is defined as its “Any Device, Any App” program, which based on early reports, is still a closed-door or two shy of matching up with the FCC’s original interpretation.
FCC’s definition: Simply put, the FCC said open access means letting consumers download whatever content they want on whatever device they want. It does think operators should have to provide wholesale network access to other companies. More analysis on our sister site mocoNews.net.
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