A lite touch on broadband: Achieving the optimal regulatory efficiency in the Internet broadband market

This Essay argues that broadband technology, which is revolutionizing the b urgeoning Internet community, should not be subjected to heavy-handed gover nmental regulations mandating open access to the technology. Rather, the au thor asserts that a mere clarifying amendment to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 will create the necessary safeguards against possible monopoly con trol of the broadband market and the inefficiencies that would accompany su ch monopolization. This "hands off" approach,will also optimize competition and innovation.