Episode 106 – Regulations for Wireless Internet service providers can be complex, costly and it is continually changing. The good news is that many countries including the United States have frequency bands available for wireless broadband Internet services at little or no cost. There are many types of regulations including radio spectrum use, Internet connection access, national and local requirements, government grants and subsidies, taxes & fees. Understanding and complying with these regulations is important to avoid fines, lawsuits and unfair competition. Regulations change over time due to interpretation, education and lobbying government agencies. Learn key wireless Internet service provider regulations, how to comply with them and ways to help interpret and change the laws to make the broadband Internet industry better.
Wireless Internet Service Provider – WISP Regulation – 106
Topics Covered
- What are WISP Regulations?
Why are WISP Regulations Important?
What Surprises Companies about WISP Regulations?
Who Needs to Understand WISP Regulations?What are the Key Types of WISP Regulations?
What are Radio Spectrum Access Regulations?
What Regulations Protect Dedicated Internet Access?
What Types of Local Regulations Apply to WISP Companies?
What Regulations Ensure Fair Access to Grants, Subsidies and Loan Guarantees?
What Regulations Determine Taxes and Fees that Must be Applied by WISPs?
How Long Does it Take to Comply or Manage WISP Regulations?
What Does WISPA Do to Help Manage and Educate about Regulations?
Any Special Training Required for WISP Regulations?
What Additional information is Available about WISP Regulations?
And more….
Claude Aiken is the President & Chief Executive Officer of WISPA, the association representing thousands of fixed wireless providers dedicated to closing the digital divide. He was named a Rising Star in the wireless industry by FierceWireless in 2018. A leader on broadband policy, Claude joined WISPA after nearly a decade at the Federal Communications Commission. While there, he served as a trusted advisor to Chairman Wheeler and Commissioner Clyburn. He held senior leadership positions in the Wireline Bureau and Office of General Counsel, as well as key staff attorney roles throughout the Commission. Prior to joining the FCC, he was a John Marshall Harlan Scholar at New York Law School, where he graduated with a specialization in information and technology law. Claude also holds a degree in English from Grove City College.
Eric Slee is the Director of Government Affairs for the WISPA Association. Mr. Slee guides the advocacy efforts of the association’s members before Capitol Hill and manages WISPA’s growing State and Local, Grassroots, and WISPA PAC portfolios. Since 2010, he has regulatory support, strategic communications, policy, and government relations experience. Mr. Slee was the Legislative Director for Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), former Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He has served as the primary advisor to the Senator on policy matters related to telecom, energy, trade, and the environment. Mr. Slee was the Senior Account Executive for the DCI Group in Washington, DC responsible for developing and maintaining long-term relationships with think tanks, political activists, issue experts, and advocacy organizations on public policy issues related to the telecommunications industry. He has a BA degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Jimmy Schaeffler is chairman/CSO of The Carmel Group, a telecommunications, computer, and media industries business analysis and expert consultant. Under the umbrella of The Carmel Group, Mr. Schaeffler has helped wireless communication and media companies to plan, value, and optimize their systems, since 1995. He worked with and interviewed hundreds of wireless Internet service providers to create the Wireless Internet Service Provider Associations (WISPA) 2021 “Lift-off” report, which covers key benchmarks and trends in the Fixed Wireless and Hybrid Fiber Wireless Broadband industry. Mr. Schaeffler and The Carmel Group focus their expertise in cable, satellite, wireless, and telephony, and such new and/or advanced services as broadband, VOD, DVRs, HDTV, AI, VR, AR, interactive TV, and satellite radio. His insights and views are reported in such publications as Investor’s Business Daily, USA Today, Newsweek, TIME Magazine, Business Week, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also a regular speaker at international events such as the NAB, NCTA Cable Show, WISPAPALOOZA, CTAM, and CES. The Carmel Group’s website link is www.carmelgroup.com.