米国における通信法の適用範囲を巡る議論と政権交代による影響の考察

―モバイル・データ・プランにおける価格差別の視点から―

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　This paper reviewed the discussion on scope of application of Communications Act, 1934, Title II from a viewpoint of price discrimination on mobile data plans to consider the impact of administrative change from the Obama Administration to Tramp on broadband policy in U.S. As independent regulatory authority, FCC (Federal Communications Commission: FCC) adopted “Open Internet Rules” in 2010 and 2015 during the Obama Administration. However, it is under reconsideration process at FCC under Tramp Presidency. Each administration’s treatment of zero-rating, or count free was different or even contrary in terms of application of classification of broadband access. It implies broadband policy alternation alongside of administrative change.