Regulations for Wireless Internet service providers can be complex, costly and it is continually changing. The good news is that many countries including the United States have frequency bands available for wireless broadband Internet services at little or no cost. There are many types of regulations including radio spectrum use, Internet connection access, national and local requirements, government grants and subsidies, taxes & fees. Understanding and complying with these regulations is important to avoid fines, lawsuits and unfair competition. Regulations change over time due to interpretation, education and lobbying government agencies. Learn key wireless Internet service provider regulations, how to comply with them and ways to help interpret and change the laws to make the broadband Internet industry better.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• What are WISP Regulations? Why are WISP Regulations Important? What Surprises Companies about WISP Regulations? Who Needs to Understand WISP Regulations? What are the Key Types of WISP Regulations? What are Radio Spectrum Access Regulations? What Regulations Protect Dedicated Internet Access? What Types of Local Regulations Apply to WISP Companies? What Regulations Ensure Fair Access to Grants, Subsidies and Loan Guarantees? What Regulations Determine Taxes and Fees that Must be Applied by WISPs? How Long Does it Take to Comply or Manage WISP Regulations? What Does WISPA Do to Help Manage and Educate about Regulations? Any Special Training Required for WISP Regulations? What Additional information is Available about WISP Regulations?