The document discusses the impact of federalism on information and communication technology (ICT) markets in the US telecommunications and public internet sectors. It describes two eras of technology and market revolution since World War II. The first began the breakup of AT&T's monopoly in 1984 and lasted until 2000. The document outlines how US public policy helped drive market openings, user demands, and responses to existing policies. It also discusses the deregulation of public utilities in the 1970s and the price cap policies of the Clinton administration to foster competition and innovation. The authors argue that US political policies promoting public network availability shaped the success of ICT development and market economy.