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Wireless Network NeutralityOverview A Presentation at the WIK Consult International Conference Network Neutrality – Implications for Europe Bonn , Germany 3 – 4 December 2007 ‘ Rob Frieden, Professor of TelecommunicationsPenn State Universityrmf5@ Web site : /faculty/r/m/rmf5/ Blog site: / The Network Neutrality Debate Highlights the Stakes in Next Generation Network Development NGNs will converge technologies and services probably relying on wired and wireless IP-centric conduits. To recoup the cost of network upgrades and to exploit new NGN capabilities, network operators will seek to change terms and conditions relating to access, interconnection, pricing and service provisioning. The crux of the Net Neutrality debate juxtaposes consumer protection (and accommodating users’ service expectations) with diversifying ISP business plans. Ironically, the Apple iPhone highlights carrier limitations on handsets and network access even as this phone offers greater versatility. The Network Neutrality Debate Highlights the Stakes in Next Generation Network Development (cont.) ISPs need to diversify services without adversely impacting the Web’s accessibility, competitiveness, synergies and serendipity. The wireless net neutrality stakes may exceed wireline, in light of increasing reliance on wireless networks and a regulatory classification closer to conventional telecommunications services than information and value added services. Despite qualifying for more regulatory scrutiny, wireless network operators masterfully have avoided the kinds of regulatory obligations net neutrality would impose. Two Wireless Neutrality Issues 1) What contractual rights can wireless carriers reserve regarding subscribers’ use of their handsets? (focus on the handset) 2) What nondiscrimination access requirements must wireless carriers satisfy? (focus on the wireless network) Wireless Net Neutrality Hype Advocates for and aga