In This Issue:
•What Principles Apply?
•The Traditional “Social Compact” in Telecommunications
•Does IP Technology Change the Analysis?
•The Issues and Local Governments
Principles for Local Governments in IP World;
• Consumer protection
..Protection Against Market Abuses
..Minimal Externalities injuring third parties
..Monopoly power—unfair prices; unfair availability of services
..Quality of Life of Community
• Economic Development
..Fair opportunity to participate
..Efficient use of community resources
..Promote innovation
..“Servicer of last resort”
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