Crossed Lines: Regulatory Missteps in Telecom Policy

An analysis of forced access in Michigan

Violation of property rights is the defining feature of current telecom policy.

Contents

• Executive Summary
• I. Introduction
• II. A Brief History of Telecom Regulation
• III. The Effects of Regulatory Policy in Michigan
• IV. Examining Arguments in Favor of Forced Access
• V. Where Competition Thrives
• VI. Policy Recommendations
• Endnotes
• About the Authors