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Get Real: Opening up the Wireless Jungle

In recent weeks, there has been much discussion on how to simplify the barriers to mobile innovation. Beyond all of the press and hype on the IPhone launch, most of the discussion has centered on the public policy issues of “opening up wireless” to create net neutrality in the wireless space. For example, Skype recently submitted a petition to the FCC to try to push for “open access” to wireless networks, helping ease spread of mobile Skype clients on phones. Of course, this “net neutrality” proposal was, no surprise, strongly opposed by the mobile industry association, the CTIA. As another recent article of note, Ram Sriram wrote an excellent article on venturebeat.com on a policy view of opening up wireless regarding the upcoming 700 MHz band spectrum auction.

So just about everyone shares the frustration of wanting things to move … Who doesn’t want the mobile jungle to be simpler? As someone involved in wireless data for some, and currently investing in mobile companies, I certainly agree that life would be easier if the value chain was less fragmented and simpler for startups to navigate...

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