Telecom Regulations and Standards Flashcards
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What is the purpose of STIR/SHAKEN in US telecom?
Answer: Authenticate caller ID to combat robocall spoofing
STIR/SHAKEN is a framework that digitally signs and verifies caller ID information to reduce illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls.
What does the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) provide?
Answer: A nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety communications
FirstNet is a nationwide broadband network built by AT&T under contract with the federal government, dedicated to first responders and public safety.
What is the role of the NTIA in US telecommunications?
Answer: Advise the President on telecom policy and manage federal spectrum use
The NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) advises the executive branch on telecom policy and manages spectrum used by federal agencies.
What is the purpose of an interconnection agreement between carriers?
Answer: Define terms for exchanging traffic and interconnecting networks between competing carriers
An interconnection agreement defines the technical and financial terms under which two carriers exchange traffic and connect their networks.
What does the Communications Act require regarding broadband in the US?
Answer: The FCC must promote broadband deployment to all Americans
The Communications Act, as amended, charges the FCC with promoting advanced telecommunications capability (broadband) to all Americans on a reasonable and timely basis.
What is the significance of the FCC's Open Internet Order?
Answer: It established rules preventing ISPs from blocking, throttling, or creating paid prioritization of internet traffic
The FCC's Open Internet Order established net neutrality rules prohibiting ISPs from blocking, throttling, or creating paid fast lanes for internet content.