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Unlocking The Wireless Safe: Opening Up The Wireless World For Consumers, Adam Clay
Unlocking The Wireless Safe: Opening Up The Wireless World For Consumers, Adam Clay
Federal Communications Law Journal
Facing resistance to the use of its Voice-over-Internet Protocol application on mobile phones, in February 2007, Skype Communications filed a petition with the FCC asking for application of the Carterfone standards to the wireless phone industry. This Note discusses Carterfone and the merits of Skype's petition in light of the recent auction of the C Block, which carries open network requirements, and developments in wireless technology. This Note argues that the FCC should require carriers to provide technical standards for access to their networks, whereby individuals will be able to connect any approved device and application of their choosing.