SUMMARY AS OF:
8/1/2002--Introduced.
Consumer Broadband Deregulation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934
to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or any State from
regulating the rates, charges, terms, or conditions for the retail offering of
consumer broadband services. Requires the FCC to determine whether State
regulation of broadband services is appropriate or necessary, and, if so, to
promulgate regulation guidelines.
Prohibits the FCC or any State or political subdivision from requiring a
broadband services provider to afford an Internet service provider access to its
facilities or services for the purpose of offering broadband services.
Prohibits a State or local statute from impeding the ability of any entity to
provide broadband services.
Requires the manufacturer of equipment used for broadband services to ensure
that the equipment is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
Provides an exception to local exchange carrier unbundled access and
collocation requirements with respect to the provision of broadband services.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a national clearinghouse for
data and information relating to the deployment of facilities capable of
supporting high-speed Internet services.
Directs the FCC to conduct a study of wireless technology and the appropriate
Federal role in facilitating such technology.
Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on ways
to promote broadband services through e-government.