U5 L1 Regulations In The Telecommunications Industry Flashcards
What is cybercrime?
illegal acts committed on the internet
What is an ISP?
- internet service provider
- companies install equip and sell access to internet
What is intranet?
internal network for sharing files/webpages (college, company campus etc.)
What is a transceiver?
transmitter and receiver in single device
What is telecommunications?
exchange info using electronics
For telecommunications to happen, there has to be a complete ()
telecommunications circuit
How many stations does a circuit have?
two
Wireless communication can travel with what?
electromagnetic waves/fields
What is the most significant outcome of wireless communication tech?
immediacy of communication
Is WiFi similar but not the same as cellular tech?
yes
What was one of the first forms of electromagnetic communications?
telegraph system
How did the telegraph system work?
- T operators send coded message
- device interrupt electrical circuit in pattern
- electrical signal pattern audible to receiver
- decoded and sent to recipient
Why is it important to discuss regulation of the telecommunications industry?
involves private info transmitted in T
Exposure of transmitted communications can cost what of individuals?
- trust
- company revenues
- job loss/reputation
- govt info
- international trade and political relations
Does better security programming produce better hackers?
yes
If a security breach occurs, programmers and soft/hardware systems designs and engineers are responsible for what?
- how breach occurred
- fix problem
What are the two sides of the debates regarding regulations?
- too many reg= less innovation
- few reg= unsecure communication, unfair service practices
Are small companies often more innovative?
yes
Large companies attempt to benefit from innovation by buying up what?
small companies with patents/new prod with promise
What is the biggest issue facing wireless communication?
privacy threats
Before 1984, telecommunication was in the hands of which company?
AT & T
When one company has complete control of a single market, what may it develop into?
trust
If trusts become too powerful, may govts take action to change the situation?
yes
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) believed having more local companies would help with what?
response time to consumers to keep conglomerates from taking over market
What did the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 do? What did it do instead?
- deregulated industry
- more companies can expand in local areas
- bigger companies could buy smaller competitors
What is the pros and cons of deregulation?
P- quick access to internet, company expand
C- high prices, unequal access
Freedom of speech is a right protected by what?
Bill of Rights for US citizens
Are Net neutrality and Open Internet interchangeable terms?
yes
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and policy makers use the term Net neutrality to refer to what?
citizen’s right for open internet access
Who is primarily responsible for developing internet security for retailers and govt?
computer programmers
What has led to the rapid production of wireless apps?
open innovation
