A substantial amount of OPAD's work is focused on the implementation of the landmark Telecommunications Act of 1996. The goal of this law is to substantially increase competition in the telecommunications marketplace. The President convened this group to examine whether the unique characteristics of digital television spectrum warrant a revision of the public interest obligations now held by television broadcasters in their statutory capacity as public trustees of this scarce national resource. OPAD comprises analysts with engineering, economics and legal training. This makes for an intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary environment.
Interns are welcome for either a semester or longer duration.
The range of projects includes OPAD research papers, preparing analysis for filings to the Federal Communications Commission and support NTIA policy conferences. The NTIA internship offers the opportunity for close hand observation of and participation in the telecommunications policy making process. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20030.