Voice Is Nothing But an App
The author filed FCC comments urging the agency to drop Title II regulation for voice services and reclassify them as Title I information services. He argues that traditional copper‑based POTS is obsolete and that today’s voice is delivered by a myriad of IP‑based apps such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Vonage. While some state commissions, like Maine’s, push for continued Title II oversight of VoIP, the piece contends that the Internet’s own standards bodies already handle interconnection, routing and security. The article calls on Congress to repeal outdated provisions and let the market dictate voice app evolution.
Dave Farber
Dave Farber, a foundational figure in the creation of the Internet, has passed away. He helped transform the early research network into today’s global communications backbone and designed the Irvine Ring, a landmark local‑area‑network architecture. Farber was also celebrated for...
