Networking Pipeline: Was there a point to holding this forum now?
Campbell: Getting the commissioners together sends a message to the state regulators that the FCC is on top of this issue. Chairman [Michael] Powell also likes to have all the commissioners together, learning together, on technology topics.
Networking Pipeline: Since Cisco has already stated that it thinks VoIP shouldn't be regulated, was the company happy with the Forum discussions?
Campbell: The big thing that was evident was that the commission has an interest in the technology, and in seeing it grow and prosper. There were a lot of sub-issues raised, most of which dealt with the technology's impact on the current communications world. But the bigger question was making sure the technology could grow [Editor's note: meaning, "keep your regulatory paws offa my VoIP!"]. The sub-issues included universal service and how VoIP will handle things like emergency services and law enforcement issues.
Networking Pipeline: Are the sub-issues really just a smokescreen for RBOC resistance, since VoIP could eat into their cash-cow voice services?
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