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Economics at the FCC 2019-2020: Spectrum Policy, Universal Service, Inmate Calling Services, and Telehealth
Allison Baker1, Patrick Brogan1, Octavian Carare1
1Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th St SW, Washington, DC 20554 USA.
Review of Industrial Organization
|October 28, 2020
Summary
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) economists advanced broadband deployment and closed the digital divide. They also contributed to prison phone call price caps and the FCC's COVID-19 response.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Communications Policy
- Technology Regulation
Background:
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the U.S. communications marketplace and manages radio frequency spectrum.
- Economists play a crucial role in informing FCC policy and regulatory decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the key contributions of FCC economists over the past year.
- To highlight the economic analysis supporting FCC initiatives in spectrum management, universal service, and consumer protection.
Main Methods:
- Economic analysis of firm cost data.
- Development of funding mechanisms for broadband deployment.
- Policy analysis for spectrum allocation and pricing.
Main Results:
- Facilitated flexible-use spectrum for advanced broadband technologies.
- Established new universal service funding mechanisms to bridge the digital divide.
- Contributed to developing price caps for inmate prison calling services.
- Supported the FCC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
- FCC economists significantly contributed to advancing broadband access, promoting market efficiency, and addressing critical public interest issues.
- Economic expertise is vital for effective communication regulation and policy development.
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