This Article critically examines the division of regulatory jurisdiction over telecommunications issues between the federal government and the states. Currently, the line between federal and state jurisdiction varies depending on the service at issue. This compartmentalization might have made...

The basic tenet of universal service — that the government should assist those who struggle to access the network — has long been a cornerstone of American telecommunications policy. This mission takes on greater significance in the digital age, when internet access is important for not just...