Rob Frieden
Rob Frieden holds the Pioneers Chair and serves as Professor of Telecommunications and Law in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and the School of Law at Penn State University where he teaches courses about the law, policy, regulation and business management of telecommunications and the Internet. Professor Frieden has published 4 books, written over 100 articles in law and telecommunications policy journals and provides biannual updates for All About Cable and Broadband (Law Journal Press). He frequently provides insights for media, conference attendees and consultancy clients throughout the world.
Professor Frieden serves as an educator, researcher, grant seeker and consultant in the law, regulation and business of broadband networks, cybersecurity, electronic commerce, privacy, intellectual property, satellites and international trade. He serves as a prominent media source on network neutrality, video innovation, spectrum management, next generation networks, regulatory reform, satellites, broadband development, Internet governance, privacy, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things.
Professor Frieden holds a B.A., with distinction, from the University of Pennsylvania (1977) and a J.D. from the University of Virginia (1980).