NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Telecom 2018 Workshop in DC on July 28th [Calls to "sunset" PSTN by 2018]
- - - Telecom 2018 Workshop in DC on July 28th Free workshop is designed to help the FCC Technical Advisory Council assemble expert input around the topic of a PSTN "sunset" date certain in 2018. See - http://blog.tomevslin.com/2011/07/tac-to-fcc-set-a-date-certain-for-the-end-of-the-pstn.html See - http://telecom2018.com for registration form and schedule. - - - I will note here that I consider the concept of a "hard date" for sunsetting the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), as currently envisioned by its vocal proponents, to be ludicrous, disruptive, and dangerous on anything other than an *extremely* long time horizon (likely decades). I don't know what the hell people have been smoking to come up with the 2018 date, which is nothing short of insane (as even techies who have struggled with their "broadband" providers, VoIP, and wireless services can readily tell you). Obviously, a lot more needs to be said about this. --Lauren-- NNSquad Moderator