The growing demand for mobile data and the evolution of next-generation networks, particularly fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks, has called for new approaches to pricing and managing the limited capacity of existing network resources and infrastructures. In particular, emerging mobile applications like autonomous vehicles, augmented/virtual reality, and more broadly the Internet-of-Things will have heterogeneous demand patterns and service requirements, raising questions on how they should pay for their data usage and how next-generation networks can meet their demands with limited resources. Several recent policy changes and regulatory initiatives have been proposed to address the shift in demands due to next-generation networks and technologies. These include the FCC’s “5G Fast Plan,” which outlines strategies for modifying spectrum policies, infrastructure policies, and existing regulations, in light of emerging 5G technologies. This plan has included the rollback of net neutrality rules in June 2018, allowing broadband providers to offer a wider variety of service options.

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特邀社论：下一代网络的智能数据定价

对移动数据不断增长的需求和下一代网络，特别是第五代 (5G) 无线网络的发展，要求采用新的方法来定价和管理现有网络资源和基础设施的有限容量。特别是，自动驾驶汽车、增强/虚拟现实以及更广泛的物联网等新兴移动应用程序将具有异构的需求模式和服务要求，引发了关于他们应该如何支付数据使用费用以及下一代网络如何支付的问题可以用有限的资源满足他们的需求。最近提出了几项政策变化和监管举措，以解决由于下一代网络和技术引起的需求变化。其中包括 FCC 的“5G 快速计划、”，其中概述了根据新兴 5G 技术修改频谱政策、基础设施政策和现有法规的策略。该计划包括在 2018 年 6 月撤销网络中立规则，允许宽带提供商提供更广泛的服务选项。