Technology Transitions Policy Task Force Workshop

Federal Communications Commission
Monday, March 18, 2013
9:30 am – 4:00 pm (EST)
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2013/db0212/DA-1...
More info: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2013/db0311/DA-1...
Expanded agenda: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2013/db0314/DA-1...

  • This workshop will solicit data and analysis on three critical ongoing transitions: the evolution in network protocols, including from TDM to IP; the replacement of copper networks with fiber; and the shift from wireline services toward greater use of wireless services.
  • The workshop will analyze the American landscape in a granular way by gathering data on disparities between rural and urban areas and business and residential services.
  • The workshop will also focus on the experiences of different demographic groups, including different generations, as well as challenges faced by people with disabilities.
  • Panelists will also describe underlying network technologies and identify the advantages and limitations that various technologies present in different contexts.
  • Finally, the workshop will seek input on the factors driving the market’s transition to new technologies.

9:30 am-10:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks (Chairman and Commissioners)

10:00 am–11:30 am Technological Capabilities – This panel will discuss the technological capabilities of wireless and wireline (copper, fiber and coax) technologies today and in the future.

Moderator:

  • Henning Schulzrinne, CTO, FCC

Panelists:

  • Mung Chiang, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Princeton University
  • Dina Katabi, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
  • David Russell, Director of Solutions Marketing, Calix
  • David Eckard, CTO, Fixed Network, Alcaltel-Lucent
  • Ralph W. Brown, CTO, CableLabs

12:30 pm–2:00 pm Usage and Adoption – This panel will examine the adoption and use of various technologies across the diverse demographics of our nation.

Moderator/Panelist:

  • John B. Horrigan, Vice President and Director of the Media and Technology Institute, Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies

Panelists:

  • Christopher Baker, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute
  • Jessica Gonzalez, VP of Policy and Legal Affairs, National Hispanic Media Coalition
  • Jenifer Simpson, Director, Accessible Technology Action Center
  • Peter Stenberg, Senior Economist, Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture
  • Andrew M. Brown, Partner, Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby, LLP

2:00 pm–2:30 pm Break

2:30 pm–4:00 pm Network Evolution – This panel will examine the timing of the technological transition for different wireline and wireless networks as well as examine drivers for the timing of the technology transition.

Moderator:

  • Rebekah Goodheart, Deputy Director, FCC Technology Transitions Policy Task Force and Associate Chief, WCB

Panelists:

  • Thomas Maguire, SVP, National Operations Support, Verizon
  • Michael P. Golob, SVP, Engineering and Technology, Frontier Communications Corp.
  • Matt Grob, EVP and CTO, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • Randolph C. Nicklas, CTO, XO Communications
  • John Civiletto, VP, Strategic Architecture, Cox Communications

11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch Break


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