One example is SMS compared to internet apps like WhatsApp, Viber or Snapchat. The business models vary (billing vs.
data exploitation). The tech is different too. There are unique entry barriers, with internet widely available for
free but telecom requiring a subscription on fairly expensive products. Regarding internet messaging platforms, most
are open to anyone while telecom services have a fair share of exclusivity. However, not having access to either SMS
or basic telecom services leaves uses with no available substitutions in the market.The term internet application has a different connotation than telecom services. The internet has an abundance of
options and not a scarcity. Thee are services and protocols that have the same function as telecom (VOIP, IM and video
on demand for example). However, the necessity of regulating each is different. Currently, no good case has been
presented for licensing intervention that supports competition or diversity.Many institutions offering master’s degrees in telecommunications allow students to focus their graduate study on a
number of areas within telecommunications, such as:
ManagementLaw and policyProductionInternational telecommunicationsTelecommunications and society
When it comes to the internet, anyone who can get on a network has the benefit of neutrality and open options. The
type of service that becomes popular depends on the choices of the consumer. There aren't any quantitative limitations
for content, so those who aren't able to obtain a media outlet or hold unpopular beliefs can still find a vehicle of
expression. the pre-existing rules and obligations have to be adapted for internet access in a way that doesn't take
away the freedom of its most vulnerable users. For example, regulation could obligate users to register for sites that
serve as an information intermediary.
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