Although “the Internet” seems ethereal, it is in fact a network of networks that connects billions of users around the world. The capabilities of the Internet are dependent on the reach of those networks. Many governments worldwide are considering how to effectively and efficiently make robust networks available to their citizens to enable them to access the Internet.
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Take a look at the top viewed blog posts from this past year that have been written by TAP scholars.
December 31, 2020
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Given the significance of the Internet, preserving its “openness” – an idea often referred to as “network neutrality” or “net neutrality” – has been a long-standing issue.
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“I would describe it as a victory of theory over facts.” — Tim Wu, Professor of Law, Columbia University
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This paper looks at how regulators can support more competition between different wireless services.
January 31, 2011
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