The proliferation of new technologies heralds a revolution in the communications sector. Consumers are expected to enjoy faster, cheaper, more diverse services as new systems are trialled and rolled out across the globe. But these developments are also proving something of a challenge for industry watchdogs, which must determine how best to revamp outmoded regulatory frameworks to accommodate the technologies of tomorrow.
In the US, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working overtime to ensure regulations keep pace with technological advances. According to Morrison & Foerster’s Cheryl Tritt, one issue currently topping the FCC agenda in this regard is broadband over power line (BPL).
