YOUR TAKE

According to 50% of poll respondents, history will repeat itself in the form of another litigation cycle as the FCC takes a fourth shot at writing rules regarding unbundled network elements. To avoid this cycle, ILECs and CLECs should sign commercial agreements, 32% said. Only 12% thought the Supreme Court would overturn the ruling.

Regarding the appeals court decision on UNE rules for legacy networks, which is most likely to happen?

FCC rewrites the rules, starting another litigation cycle — 50%

ILECs and CLECs sign agreements to bypass regulatory uncertainty — 32%

Supreme Court grants a stay and overturns the appeals court — 12%

Without a stay, market chaos ensues when the ruling takes effect in 60 days — 5%