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Voice over IPVoice over IP
The EU Regulatory PerspectiveThe EU Regulatory Perspective
17 May 2005 - Reykjavik
Alain Van GaeverAlain Van GaeverDG Information Society amp MediaDG Information Society amp Media
European CommissionEuropean Commission
2
Challenges33 Challenges33
bull For Industry For Industry
bull For Consumers For Consumers
bull For RegulatorsFor Regulators
ldquo ldquo There are two There are two risks for consumersrisks for consumers one of confusion and the one of confusion and the other that the choice is lost to a simple bundle tied up with broadband other that the choice is lost to a simple bundle tied up with broadband
Internet access from the incumbent operators rdquo Internet access from the incumbent operators rdquo
(INTUG in response to EC Consultation on VoIP)(INTUG in response to EC Consultation on VoIP)
ldquoldquoIts probably the most Its probably the most significant paradigm shiftsignificant paradigm shift in the entire in the entire history of modern communications since the invention of the telephonerdquo history of modern communications since the invention of the telephonerdquo
(former FCC Chairman Powell)(former FCC Chairman Powell)
3
bull Promote CompetitionPromote Competition
Foster innovation
Offer more choice quality
Liberalisation of market
Simplify Market Entry
bull Promote interest of Promote interest of citizenscitizens
Protection of Citizens Universal Service Consumer Protection
Privacy Dispute Resolution
Challenges33 for RegulatorsChallenges33 for Regulators
+ Technology Neutral Regulations
Objectives of the EU Regulatory FrameworkObjectives of the EU Regulatory Framework
bull Promote Single European Market Promote Single European Market
4
IP IP SpaceSpace
PlanetPlanet PSTN PSTN
Q Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellipQ Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellip
5
Some issues with Voice over IPSome issues with Voice over IP
bull VoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTNVoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTN
bull eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)
bull Regulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIPRegulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIP
bull eg in-line poweringeg in-line powering
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bull Consumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type servicesConsumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type services
bull eg in-line powering access to emergency serviceseg in-line powering access to emergency services
Ensuring level playing field (competition)Ensuring level playing field (competition)
Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
2
Challenges33 Challenges33
bull For Industry For Industry
bull For Consumers For Consumers
bull For RegulatorsFor Regulators
ldquo ldquo There are two There are two risks for consumersrisks for consumers one of confusion and the one of confusion and the other that the choice is lost to a simple bundle tied up with broadband other that the choice is lost to a simple bundle tied up with broadband
Internet access from the incumbent operators rdquo Internet access from the incumbent operators rdquo
(INTUG in response to EC Consultation on VoIP)(INTUG in response to EC Consultation on VoIP)
ldquoldquoIts probably the most Its probably the most significant paradigm shiftsignificant paradigm shift in the entire in the entire history of modern communications since the invention of the telephonerdquo history of modern communications since the invention of the telephonerdquo
(former FCC Chairman Powell)(former FCC Chairman Powell)
3
bull Promote CompetitionPromote Competition
Foster innovation
Offer more choice quality
Liberalisation of market
Simplify Market Entry
bull Promote interest of Promote interest of citizenscitizens
Protection of Citizens Universal Service Consumer Protection
Privacy Dispute Resolution
Challenges33 for RegulatorsChallenges33 for Regulators
+ Technology Neutral Regulations
Objectives of the EU Regulatory FrameworkObjectives of the EU Regulatory Framework
bull Promote Single European Market Promote Single European Market
4
IP IP SpaceSpace
PlanetPlanet PSTN PSTN
Q Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellipQ Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellip
5
Some issues with Voice over IPSome issues with Voice over IP
bull VoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTNVoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTN
bull eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)
bull Regulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIPRegulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIP
bull eg in-line poweringeg in-line powering
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bull Consumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type servicesConsumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type services
bull eg in-line powering access to emergency serviceseg in-line powering access to emergency services
Ensuring level playing field (competition)Ensuring level playing field (competition)
Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
3
bull Promote CompetitionPromote Competition
Foster innovation
Offer more choice quality
Liberalisation of market
Simplify Market Entry
bull Promote interest of Promote interest of citizenscitizens
Protection of Citizens Universal Service Consumer Protection
Privacy Dispute Resolution
Challenges33 for RegulatorsChallenges33 for Regulators
+ Technology Neutral Regulations
Objectives of the EU Regulatory FrameworkObjectives of the EU Regulatory Framework
bull Promote Single European Market Promote Single European Market
4
IP IP SpaceSpace
PlanetPlanet PSTN PSTN
Q Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellipQ Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellip
5
Some issues with Voice over IPSome issues with Voice over IP
bull VoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTNVoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTN
bull eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)
bull Regulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIPRegulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIP
bull eg in-line poweringeg in-line powering
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bull Consumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type servicesConsumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type services
bull eg in-line powering access to emergency serviceseg in-line powering access to emergency services
Ensuring level playing field (competition)Ensuring level playing field (competition)
Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
4
IP IP SpaceSpace
PlanetPlanet PSTN PSTN
Q Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellipQ Does VoIP need to be regulated Q Does VoIP need to be regulated A It depends hellipA It depends hellip
5
Some issues with Voice over IPSome issues with Voice over IP
bull VoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTNVoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTN
bull eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)
bull Regulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIPRegulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIP
bull eg in-line poweringeg in-line powering
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bull Consumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type servicesConsumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type services
bull eg in-line powering access to emergency serviceseg in-line powering access to emergency services
Ensuring level playing field (competition)Ensuring level playing field (competition)
Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
5
Some issues with Voice over IPSome issues with Voice over IP
bull VoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTNVoIP cannot deliver exactly the same services as traditional PSTN
bull eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)eg Emergency Service access amp routing (nomadic)
bull Regulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIPRegulations perfectly sensible for PSTN sometimes an issue for VoIP
bull eg in-line poweringeg in-line powering
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bull Consumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type servicesConsumer expectations aligned to traditional PSTN type services
bull eg in-line powering access to emergency serviceseg in-line powering access to emergency services
Ensuring level playing field (competition)Ensuring level playing field (competition)
Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated Does VoIP need to be regulated
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
6
Direction of RegulationDirection of Regulation
ldquo ldquo Light Regulatory Light Regulatory TouchrdquoTouchrdquo
Vivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp MediaVivianne Reding EU Commissioner for Information Society amp Media
ldquoldquoI intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice I intend to strongly promote an open pro-competitive approach to Voice over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo over IP in all 25 Member States of the European Unionrdquo
ldquoldquoI am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission I am convinced that as the market develops the European Commission and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the and national regulators will jointly ensure that throughout the EU the
roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory roll-out of new IP-based services will not be hindered by regulatory hurdlesrdquohurdlesrdquo
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
7
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
8
3 Broad Regulatory Issues3 Broad Regulatory Issues
bull Application of the Application of the EU Regulatory FrameworkEU Regulatory Framework to VoIP to VoIP VoIP Consultation Document issued 14th of June 2004
bull Regulatory safeguards needed to Regulatory safeguards needed to ensure fair competitionensure fair competition European Regulatorsrsquo Group ongoing work on Remedies
bull The impact of VoIP based services on the The impact of VoIP based services on the definition of relevant marketsdefinition of relevant markets Revision of Commissionrsquos recommendation on relevant markets (end 2005)
Also Naked DSL
Data Retention
Mobile Termination
Universal Service Review
hellip
Types of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of RegulationTypes of Regulation
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
9
What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU What type of VoIP is regulated in the EU
bull Publicly Available IP TelephonyPublicly Available IP Telephony
PATSPATS
ECS ECS
bull EU Framework applies EU Framework applies conditions depend on conditions depend on precise service offeredprecise service offered
bull Self ProvisionedSelf Provisioned
bull CorporateInternal UseCorporateInternal Use
bull EU Framework does not apply if no EU Framework does not apply if no provision of a ldquoservicerdquoprovision of a ldquoservicerdquo
bull EU Framework applies but EU Framework applies but
no specific conditionsno specific conditions
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone ServiceECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
10
bull PATS ECS distinction PATS ECS distinction
bull relates to rights and obligations
bull relevant to market entry
Note PATSECS definition differs in EU 25
ECS Electronic Communication ServiceECS Electronic Communication Service
PATS Publicly Available Telephone ServicePATS Publicly Available Telephone Service
PATS vs ECSPATS vs ECS
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
11Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Integrity amp Availability Integrity amp Availability
Publication of price amp tariffs Publication of price amp tariffs
DirectoryDirectory
Notification of NRANotification of NRA
Universal Service FinancingUniversal Service Financing
Contracts to ConsumersContracts to Consumers
Quality of Service - publishingQuality of Service - publishing
Directory entry information amp accessDirectory entry information amp access
Conditions ~ use of numbers Conditions ~ use of numbers
Security amp Privacy Security amp Privacy
ECSECS PATSPATS
For complete and accurate list of obligations For complete and accurate list of obligations see Directivessee Directives
Obligations PATS vs ECSObligations PATS vs ECS
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
12
bull NumberingNumbering
bull Number PortabilityNumber Portability
bull InterconnectionInterconnection
bull Access to emergency servicesAccess to emergency services
Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
13
NumberingNumbering
Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers Numbering ranges available for VoIP suppliers
bull All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS All providers of VoIP that are classified as ECS or PATS have a right to numbers have a right to numbers (Geographic and non-Geographic)(Geographic and non-Geographic)
bull Procedures must be open transparent and non-Procedures must be open transparent and non-discriminatorydiscriminatory
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
14
Number PortabilityNumber Portability
Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability Can VoIP suppliers benefit from number portability
bull In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the In almost all EU countries the right to numbers is linked with the right (amp obligation) to number portabilityright (amp obligation) to number portability
In some countries the right to porting in numbers from another providerIn some countries the right to porting in numbers from another provider
is limited to PATSis limited to PATS
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
15
Interconnection Interconnection
Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection Applicable rules to VoIP interconnection
bull All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate All public network operators have a right and a duty to negotiate interconnectioninterconnection
bull Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant Interconnection with PSTN operators with SMP (significant market power) is regulated market power) is regulated
bull IP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiatedIP- IP interconnection is commercially negotiated
Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed Should a standard VoIP interconnection protocol (eg SIP) be imposed
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
16
Access to Emergency services Access to Emergency services
bull Not able to handle emergency calls Not able to handle emergency calls
No classification as PATS possibleNo classification as PATS possible
Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some Has impact on ability to port-in numbers in some countriescountries
bull Clear description required of services offered in contracts Clear description required of services offered in contracts amp marketing materialsamp marketing materials
In some countries it is required to have access to emergencyIn some countries it is required to have access to emergency
services as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTNservices as soon as a VoIP service gives access to the PSTN
Note Note
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
17
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
18
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bull National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)National Regulatory Authorities (NRA)bull Investigate amp Define separate lsquoproduct marketsrsquo
bull Once markets defined hellipOnce markets defined hellip
bullNRA determines if operator has SMP (significant market power)
Price controls interconnection obligations
bull What about VoIP What about VoIP
bullLikely to be included in some markets
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
19
Market defintions and VoIP Market defintions and VoIP
bullMarket Analysis vs PATSECS Market Analysis vs PATSECS
bullWhen analysing the 18 markets in the Recommendation
bullNRAs apply competition law principles of supply side and demand side substitutability
bullregardless of any labels attached to an offering (ie
PATS or ECS)
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
20
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EU
bull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
21
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
bull What has happened What has happened bull June 2004 EC Information amp Consultation Paper
bullFeb 2005 ERG Common Statement on VoIP
bull What is happening What is happening
bullQ2Q3 2005 Member States publish national guidelines
Follow-up of VoIP by ERG and Commission
bull What will happen What will happen
bull (If needed) Commission will publish additional guidelines
(End 2005)
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
22
bullldquoThe application of the European regulatory framework may
vary between Member States
bullThese differences are recognised by the ERG ndash also the fact
that therefore barriers to market entry specific to certain
Member States may be experienced
bullMember States should commit to addressing barriers to
market entry if they arise and in accordance with the European
regulatory frameworkrdquo
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
Differences or Barriers Differences or Barriers
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
23
bull Numbering amp Number PortabilityNumbering amp Number Portability
bull
bull
bull Emergency Access Emergency Access bull
bull
bull NomadicityNomadicity
bull
Situation in the EU Situation in the EU
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
24
OverviewOverview
bull Regulation of VoIP in EURegulation of VoIP in EUbull Types of RegulationTypes of Regulation
bull Rights amp ObligationsRights amp Obligations
bull Telecom Markets amp VoIPTelecom Markets amp VoIP
bull What has been done amp What is on the horizonWhat has been done amp What is on the horizon
Questions Questions
25
Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
httpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtmuseful_informationlibrarycommiss_serv_docindex_enhtm
Regulatory frameworkRegulatory frameworkhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommhttpeuropaeuintinformation_societytopicsecommall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtmall_abouttodays_frameworkindex_enhtm
Contact informationContact informationinfso-b1ceceuint infso-b1ceceuint (note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)(note ldquo1rdquo is the number one)
Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
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bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
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Documents amp Documents amp Contact InformationContact Information
Information amp consultation documentInformation amp consultation document
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Disclaimer
The information in this presentation is provided on an informal basis and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DG Information Society or the European Commission
The Commission accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to any information or data referred to in this presentation
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ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
26
ECS
PATS
US
bull Electronic Communication Service (ECS)Electronic Communication Service (ECS)
bull Service (normally) provided for remuneration
bull Consists wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on Electronic Communication Networks
bull Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)Public Available Telephone Service (PATS)
bull = Public Available Service
bull = Originating amp Receiving (inter)national calls
bull = Access to Emergency Service (112)
bull = E164 numbering scheme
bull Universal Service (US)Universal Service (US)
bull Services to be made available to all end-users in territory
bull Designated by National Regulatory Authority
AnnexAnnex
ECS vs PATSECS vs PATS
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-
27
bull Licensing authorisationLicensing authorisation10487151048715
bull Numbering number portabilityNumbering number portability10487151048715
bull Access to emergency services caller location Access to emergency services caller location in-line poweringin-line powering10487151048715
bull InterconnectionInterconnection10487151048715
bull Universal service Universal service 10487151048715
bull Integrity availability quality of service Integrity availability quality of service 10487151048715
bull Extra-territorial supply Extra-territorial supply 10487151048715
bull Traffic data retention legal interceptionTraffic data retention legal interception
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
Issues covered in EC information amp Issues covered in EC information amp consultation document consultation document (14062004)(14062004)
AnnexAnnex
- PowerPoint Presentation
-