1. The document discusses recent moves toward more open mobile networks in the US, including announcements by Verizon and Google/Android allowing third-party devices and applications on wireless networks. 2. It contrasts this with the current state of openness in wireless networks, which is more limited than wireline networks. Wireless networks still exercise significant control. 3. The document also examines network openness in China, where carriers allow unlocked devices but still block some content and applications for reasons such as spam or pornography. China is moving toward more full-service carriers with 3G licenses.

1. Global moves toward mobile ‘openness’: Unpacking the concept, honing a frame [PRELIMINARY VERSION: PLEASE DO NOT CITE] Russell Newman & Cara Wallis (with input from Wally Baer & Francois Bar)

2. Introduction: FCC Chairman Martin makes an announcement Skype: Petitions the FCC in 2007 to allow attachment of any device to a wireless network (not full net neutrality of any stripe)

3. Introduction: FCC Chairman Martin makes an announcement "In light of the industry's embrace of this more open approach, I think it's premature for the commission to place any other requirements on these networks," Martin said. "Today I'm going to circulate to my fellow commissioners an order dismissing the petition by Skype that would apply Carterfone requirements to existing wireless networks.” (AP, April 1) Regarding Skype’s request:

10. The state of play: wireless v. wireline We may compare, first, the state of play in wireless to that of wireline; this is a conception as of early 2007, as described by Wu (2007).

11. The state of play: wireless v. wireline 1. Devices: What can I use aboard a network? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Wireline

12. The state of play: wireless v. wireline 2. Functionality: What can my device do? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Wireline

13. The state of play: wireless v. wireline 3. Connectivity: What can I access? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Wireline

14. The state of play: wireless v. wireline 4. Customization / Content: What can I create or obtain from others? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Wireline

19. Comparisons: Early 2007 vs. new initiatives 1. Devices: What can I use aboard a network? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Verizon, Nov 2007 / Mar 2008 Google/OHA Android

20. Comparisons: Early 2007 vs. new initiatives 2. Functionality: What can my device do? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Verizon, Nov 2007 / Mar 2008 Google/OHA Android

21. Comparisons: Early 2007 vs. new initiatives 3. Connectivity: What can I access? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Verizon, Nov 2007 / Mar 2008 Google/OHA Android

22. Comparisons: Early 2007 vs. new initiatives 4. Customization / Content: What can I create or obtain from others? Wireless (Wu, 2007) Verizon, Nov 2007 / Mar 2008 Google/OHA Android

29. The View from China