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1) Show your understanding of the economics and competitive forces of telecom industry. Discuss why Verizon chose to go with fiber. Do you think this was a wise decision or not? Why feel free to do additional research to back up your argument.

2)Why have other nations enjoyed faster broadband speeds, greater availability, and lower prices?

3)The iPhone has been called both a blessing and a curse for AT&T. why do you suppose this is so?

4)Investigate the status of mobile wireless offerings (3G and 4G). Which firm would you choose? Why? Which factors are most important in you decision?

5)Name the two dominant 3G standards. What are the differences between the two? Which firms in your nation support each standard?

6)Name the two dominant 4G standards. Which firms in your nation will support the respective standards?

7)Have you ever lost communication access - wirelessly or via wired connection? What caused the loss or outage?

8)What factors shape the profitability of the mobile wireless provides industry? How do these economics compare with the cable and wire line industry? Who are the major players and which would you invest in? why?

9) Last-mile providers often advertise very fast speeds, but users rarely see speeds as high as advertised rates. Search online to find a network speed test and try it from your home, office, mobile device, or dorm. How fast is the network? If you're able to test from home, what bandwidth rates does your ISP advertise? Does this differ from what you experienced? What could account for this discrepancy?

10)How can 4G technology help cable firms? Why might it hurt them?

11)What's the difference between LEO satellite systems and the type of system used by O3b? what are the pros and cons of these efforts? Conduct some additional research. What is the status of O3b and other satellite broadband efforts?

12)What advantages could broadband offer to underserved areas of the world? Is internet access important for economic development? why or why not?

13)Does your carrier offer a fentocell? Would you use one? Why or why not?

14)Be prepared to debate the issue of Net neutrality in class. Prepare positions both supporting and opposing Net neutrality. Which do you support and why?

15)Investigate the status of Net neutrality laws in your nation and report your findings to your instructor. Do you agree with the stance currently taken by your government? Why or why not?