Benhamou cited stringent parameters for the new voice-data network. In terms of simplicity, Benhamou predicted a proliferation of special-purpose operating systems, devices and services. There is also the issue of standards when building new networking technologies.
Standards are a challenge, but no one is trying to get around it.
Benhamou called for three actions to help move the Telecommunications Act forward. First, applications for getting into local and long-distance markets must be given a chance to work. UltimateTV Digital video recording service from Microsoft.