Annotated Bibliography
Agrawal,
Govind P. Fiber-Optic Communication Systems. Wiley, 2010. Print. 15
April 2014.
This
book is a comprehensive text on fiber-optic communications systems. It contains
a massive amount of technical information necessary to form the foundation of
my argument. The explanation of a fiber-optic communication network’s
capabilities gives context as to why the argument matters. Using this source in
addition to sources explaining the changing environment of broadband internet
and how it is being used will show the need for the improvements to
infrastructure. Since this is a text book, I will not be using it for the
author’s opinions, I will be using it to support my argument of what needs to
be done for the communications industry to keep up with consumer demand.
Coucheney,
Pierre, Patrick Maille, and Bruno Tuffin. "Net Neutrality Debate: Impact
of Competition among ISPs” IEEE Transactions on Network and Service
Management 10.4 (2013): 425-33. Print. 15 April 2014.
This
paper provides an in depth analysis of the advantages and drawbacks in dealing
with net neutrality. This is done through mathematical analysis of costs vs
profits in various situations that are occurring. Additionally, the paper has
aspects that I will be able to use to frame the counterargument to my argument.
This source provides me with the hard numbers needed to make an argument more
compelling than just saying ISPs won’t upgrade the infrastructure because
they’re greedy. I would have liked to use some of the equations but I think
they are slightly too hard to understand to include in the paper without
devoting an entire page to their explanation. However, I will be able to use
this paper to provide context for arguments made in other sources to support my
argument overall.
DeCusatis,
Casimer and Caroln J. Sher DeCusatis. Fiber
Optic Essentials. Burlington: Academic Press, 2006. Print. 15 April 2014.
This
is another book that provides a mass of information on the technical side of
fiber optic communications and the implementation of these networks. The text
provides extensive background information as well as information about the
physical specifications required to build a fiber optic network. This
information is important to my argument because it outlines exactly what is
needed to build the infrastructure improvements. I will likely use this source
along with the above “Net neutrality Debate” paper to fully illustrate the
costs involved and with Minne’s paper on the growth of online video
distribution to show how the infrastructure is not meeting current demand.
Lyons,
Daniel A. "Internet Policy's Next Frontier: Usage-Based Broadband
Pricing." Federal Communications Law Journal 66.1 (2013): 1. Print.
15 April 2014.
This
source highlights the current situation in regards to consumer demand for
bandwidth intensive content. It is especially helpful that this paper was
written in October of 2013 since this is such a rapidly changing subject.
Sources more than a couple years old are nearly useless. Having such an up to
date source ensures that my paper as a whole and my argument are focused on the
immediate situation and ensures its relevance. The focus of the source is on
usage-based pricing which is one way ISPs are considering changing how
consumers are charged and how this pricing scheme is being used elsewhere in
the industry.
Minne,
Jacob. "Data Caps: How ISPs are Stunting the Growth of Online Video
Distributors and what Regulators can do about it.(Internet Service
Providers)." Federal Communications Law Journal 65.2 (2013): 233.
Print. 15 April 2014.
Like
the paper from Lyons above, this source discusses the impact of potential
changes to how consumers are charged for their internet service. Minne argues
that the negative impact of data caps, a part of usage based charging, is so
severe that the FCC needs to step in to ensure that ISPs do not do this. The
paper not only discusses the impact on consumers but also on the content
providers around the internet. Many of the points raised here will be used to
refute the ISP’s counterargument.
Perren,
Alisa. "Rethinking Distribution for the Future of Media Industry
Studies." Cinema Journal 52.3 (2013): 165-71. Print. 15 April 2014.
The
purpose of using this source is to show a broader perspective. The article is
not specifically about the broadband internet industry but about distribution
of media as a whole. By examining this process of distribution I will be able
to better show how ISPs current policies and refusal to meet consumer demand is
having a negative impact on the media industry as a whole.
Reicher,
Alexander. “Redefining Net Neutrality After Comcast V. FCC.” Berkeley Technology Law Journal 26.1 (2011):
733-63. Print. 15 April 2014.
Reicher
discusses the impact of the 2010 Comcast V. FCC case which ruled that the FCC
does not have jurisdiction over internet service providers to enforce net
neutrality. This case obviously had a large impact on what is going on today
with ISPs. The case and the topic of net neutrality is extremely complicated so
this source will serve as a reference and help to explain some of the finer
points of my argument.
Shaffer,
Gwen, and Scott Jordan. “Classic Conditioning: The FCC’s use of Merger
Conditions to Advance Policy Goals.” Media, Culture & Society 35.3
(2013): 392-403. Print. 15 April 2014.
This
study investigates the deliberate mishandling of various merger deals by the
FCC. My argument ties in to multiple levels of the problem with the current
state of broadband communications. In order to improve the situation, all of
the factors need to be looked at. While internet service providers in the US
have certainly not improved the situation, the FCC must also shoulder some of
the blame. Through this source’s investigation, changes that need to be made in
order for improvements to be made become more apparent. Part of the purpose of
my paper is to determine a balance regulation to facilitate the necessary
changes so the FCC’s ability to implement those regulations must be looked at.
Reflection
Creating an annotated bibliography helped to form and focus my argument. I ran into some difficulty because the topic is so current. While there is a lot of history that lead to the current situation, I had some problems finding reliable sources that analyzed the day to day changes in the industry.
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