Rural carriers petition against exclusive deals

Of course, this means that we’re talking about open networks again, and we know that the major carriers oppose open networks. So this likely won’t go anywhere, considering the CTIA’s lobbying power. However, if we see a change of the guard in November, the issue could gain some momentum. The election, of course, is probably what will preclude this move from being addressed before November. Public support would certainly help the Rural Cellular Association. Maybe they could spend this time showing everyone the effects of walled-garden networks, and how things could run more efficiently in an open environment.]]>