In this season of political fervor and contention, consensus on anything of substance is rare.  Standing out is the virtually unanimous view that we as a nation should be taking all reasonable measures to spur development of broadband telecommunications networks.  The consensus is partially grounded in concerns about US broadband development vis-à-vis other countries, but [...]

Welcome to the ACI’s Experts Policy Blog.  In an effort to identify consumer problems and discuss potential workable public policy solutions, this blog will bring you thoughts and ideas from experts across the country.  We will be discussing a variety of issues from health, to finances, to energy, to technology.  We want to hear from [...]

There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch! 
Only the most naïve or uninformed consumer will take issue with this familiar adage.  Wary consumers know that in the end, they always pay — directly or indirectly, sooner or later, one way or another — but always! 
 
Notwithstanding, some at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [...]