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images/news/generic.jpgWireless carriers, as a group, tend not to like "open access" mandates from regulators. That's why, when the FCC proposed adding a set of Google-backed open access rules to a chunk of its 700MHz spectrum auction, Verizon promptly sued. After failing to get an expedited hearing in the case, Verizon dropped the matter—but wireless industry trade group CTIA promptly picked it up again. RCR Wireless notes that the group has finally dropped the lawsuit, however. The FCC's stand on the open access issue will make it easier for regulators to insist upon such conditions in the future.
While Verizon and CTIA resisted the FCC mandate, they weren't necessarily against opening up wireless networks to more devices and applications. It's just, well, they would prefer to do so on their own terms.
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While Verizon and CTIA resisted the FCC mandate, they weren't necessarily against opening up wireless networks to more devices and applications. It's just, well, they would prefer to do so on their own terms.
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