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At the Supernova DC mixer, Howard Greenstein interviewed Dr. Jon Peha, a Carnegie Mellon professor in the Department of Engineering & Public Policy and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Jon’s describes his role at the FCC in this interview, and discusses a bit about the the national broadband plan. He predicts a future with more possible tech solutions than we have today to access the net, as well as different service configurations.

He also briefly discusses Mesh Networks with me, and the pros and cons of making us all nodes in a network.

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At Supernova 2009, December 1-3, in San Francisco, CA, we're talking about 'Change' in the Network Age. The past year demonstrated both the promise and the peril of our densely connected world. Now, fresh strategies are needed for the new economic and social reality. Join business, technology and government leaders as we examine how networks have become the major instruments of change in this complex world. Register now for a $200 discount off the normal conference price, using priority code "cid09"! (Learn More)

Related topics: Access Providers, Broadband, Net Neutrality, Policy & Regulation, Telecom