The Future Of Telecom Regulations
Telecom is an ever evolving industry
Telecom is an ever evolving industry. Things change in 24 hours with new product releases and new "gotta have" mobile technology. It wasn't too long ago when telephones were just used as a way for two people to speak to each other. Today, the phone is a total communications device. The latest smartphones let the people talk, send emails and messages, watch TV, browse the Internet, play Words with Friends, try to get the highest score on Angry Birds, etc.
And the evolution continues with 3G and 4G technology. Both generations of mobile communication have enhanced video streaming and video chat on mobile devises. Before these enhancements, you needed broadband speed reserved for home internet connections. Computers and webcams are no longer needed computers to video chat. With a small handheld device, you can talk to (and see) your friends anytime and anywhere. The features available on today's mobile phones have changed our loves. And, the technology keeps developing opening newer and more exciting features.
New technology usually means new regulations. However, telecommunications regulations, i.e. regulations on telecom devices, are a bit stale and mostly based on older technology. There will be new regulations but what will they entail? Advanced technologies are beneficial if they are used to enhance our lives, but with anything positive, there can also be negative detrimental effects if these technologies are used inappropriately.
Because of this, proper regulations are necessary to set boundaries for new advances in telecom industries. These regulations would ensure that the new technologies are used in a beneficial way. New technologies often usher in opportunities for fraud and misuse.
The future of telecom regulations is largely unknown. However, it is assured that there will be changes. How can I make this statement? Well, a recent survey of web hosting companies revealed that there is a growing increase in site hits from mobile devices. In fact, many websites will detect mobile browsers and push a mobile friendly screen to the users' phones. Since the usage has increased, chances of misuse will also increase.
It's just the law of technology. Not that there are hordes of malicious people out there waiting to bend the internet to their will. Misuse cam come from a 14 year old child in Poland who wants to see if they can change a configuration to take control of a phone & do something unauthorized. Look at what happened to Facebook's game apps that were essentially using the apps to get private information about the Facebook users to better tailor advertisements.
You may see new rules coming to restrict the misuse of mobile based Internet connections. Today, there are no usage restrictions on video phones. The only condition is that the other party needs to accept your request for to initiate the connection. Seeking permission is not a legal regulation but software requirement. A good example of future regulations may be geared more towards billing restrictions on mobile plans as video chatting uses much more bandwidth. There could be a situation where government entities won't allow cell phone carriers to increase their rates arbitrarily for data streaming & allow a grace period in case of any rate hike.
Mobile television is another feature you can find on your cell phone. You can sign up for mobile television services and watch any channel on your smartphones. The arrival of 4G technology is going to make mobile televisions widely available. As a result, you may see governments coming up with regulations for mobile televisions. There are regulations on standard television on language and content, but no regulations on Internet based television providers. I see a future where governments begin to regulate Internet content and tag it with ratings that are today only applied to television shows (i.e. TVMA)
Current telecom regulations are purely designed to set boundaries for voice calls. The telecom laws have not yet been amended to make room for the emerging technologies and features.
Maybe law makers are waiting for the new technologies to become completely pervasive before they take the time to regulate them. In the meantime, we can sit back and enjoy the many advances that are evolving in the exciting world of unregulated telecommunications.
by: VeronicaIsaac
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