Obsolete Television Law Needs Modernization
January 4, 2012
Important free market communications legislation introduced in mid-December warrants flagging because it brings needed attention to a real and growing problem, how obsolete communications law stifles innovation, growth and consumer benefit.
See my Forbes Tech Capitalist post on the DeMint-Scalise bill, “The Next Generation Television Marketplace Act.”
Top Ten Flaws in FCC’s AT&T / T-Mobile Competition Analysis
December 5, 2011
Netflix’ Negative Growth Story
October 25, 2011
Netflix has self-torpedoed themselves a third time in just the last three months.
See my Forbes Tech Capitalist post here to learn how.
The Metamorphosis of Communications Competition — A New Framework
October 21, 2011
For those seeking to better understand how communications competition has evolved, expanded, and accelerated to cloud communications competition, don’t miss my new six-chart powerpoint presentation: “The Metamorphosis of Communications Competition,” here.
My bottom line conclusion: The transformation of communications competition requires a transformation in communications law.
- Specifically, the world has changed with technology, but obsolete technology-specific laws have not.
- Communications policy obsolescence undermines infrastructure’s utility and value and renders property less attractive and competitive.
I presented this new easy-to-understand framework for understanding exploding communications competition at a NetCompetition event today on Capitol Hill, which also featured excellent presentations by Jeff Eisenach, Managing Director of Navigant Economics, and Ev Ehrlich, President of ESC Company.
Netflix the Unpredictable
October 9, 2011
Netflix own actions have established the company as “Netflix the Unpredictable.”
See my October 10, 2011 Forbes Tech Capitalist post, “Netflix the Unpredictable“ here.