Technology Transitions Policy Task Force Workshop II

Federal Communications Commission
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (EST)
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2013/db0912/DA-1...

This workshop will focus on the consumer and competitive impacts of two key technology transitions: (1) the replacement of copper networks with fiber; and (2) the shift from wireline services toward greater use of wireless services.

Specifically, the workshop will solicit data and analysis on the potential effects on residential and business consumers as well as the competitive marketplace when providers retire or discontinue copper-based services and replace them with IP-based fiber and/or wireless service. Panelists will include a broad array of stakeholders and observers to discuss how these technological changes could potentially affect consumers and competition.

Additional details concerning the workshop agenda and panelists will be forthcoming.