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Regulation of 976 services and dial-a-porn : Implications for the intelligent network

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  • Samarajiva, Rohan
  • Mukherjee, Roopali

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This article analyses the policy conflicts arising in the first decade of 976 or audiotex services in the USA and examines their implications for the emergent intelligent network that is being assembled piece by piece, with respect to both hardware and institutional structure. The 976 services, whereby information services are delivered over the telecommunications network, are an important component of this structure. The policy conflicts associated with 976 services have centred on dial-a-porn services but the resultant policies have a bearing on all information services delivered over the network. The article documents the policy debates and their outcomes and identifies serious concerns regarding censorial powers assigned to common carriers, competition, privacy and cost allocation.

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  • Samarajiva, Rohan & Mukherjee, Roopali, 1991. "Regulation of 976 services and dial-a-porn : Implications for the intelligent network," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 151-164, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:15:y:1991:i:2:p:151-164
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