Documents/FCCFACA5254/1: Recommandations

1: Recommandations

Rapid advances in technology have resulted in innovations in how telecommunications services are provided to, and are accessed by, users of these services. Many of these advances are increasing the rate of convergence among categories of services that have traditionally been viewed as distinct, such as cable television services, telephony, data services, and internet services. Regulations must be examined in light of these technology advances, and the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") must remain abreast of these new developments in technology so that it can effectively fulfill its responsibilities under the Communications Act. The Commission must rely on outside expertise, such as in the forum provided by TAC, to stay abreast of these developments.

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