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Regulatory Regulatory Framework under Framework under

Discussion: CITEL and Discussion: CITEL and APECAPEC ExperiencesExperiences

Salma Jalife – Cofetel MéxicoSalma Jalife – Cofetel México

What rules for IP enabled NGNs?What rules for IP enabled NGNs?ITU Workshop, 23-24 March 2006ITU Workshop, 23-24 March 2006

Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland

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CITEL´s SCITEL´s Structuretructure

Citel Assembly

Steering Committee Secretariat

PCC.IIRadiocommunicationsincluding Broadcasting

ConferencesPreparatory WG

Permanent Executive CommitteeCOM-CITEL

PCC.ITelecommunications

Standardization

35 Member States>200 Associate members

FACILITATING AND PROMOTING THE CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE HEMISPHERE

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PCC.I Telecommunications Standardization

Technical advisory body forEquipment Certification

Tariff principlesStandards Coordination for

telecom networks and services ensuring interoperability

Standards Coordination for telecom

networks and services

Advanced Network

Technologies and Services

MRA and Certification Processes

Economic Aspects and

Tariff Principles

Preparations for WTSA

Preparations for WCIT

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Questions of StudyQuestions of Study Study Question I:Study Question I:  Internet Domain Name Issues  Internet Domain Name Issues Study Question II:Study Question II:  Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure  Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Study Question III:Study Question III:  Broadband Access Technologies  Broadband Access Technologies

– Broadband as a “leapfrogging” technologyBroadband as a “leapfrogging” technology– Broadband Infrastructure Evolution and DeploymentBroadband Infrastructure Evolution and Deployment– Broadband Access StandardsBroadband Access Standards– Migration to new (IP-based) networksMigration to new (IP-based) networks– Security issues surrounding broadband technologiesSecurity issues surrounding broadband technologies– Access to broadband technologiesAccess to broadband technologies

Study Question IV:Study Question IV: Advanced Services Advanced Services– Study the development of the new generation services in the Region of Study the development of the new generation services in the Region of

the Americasthe Americas– Study the impact on the implementation of the telecommunication Study the impact on the implementation of the telecommunication

services, especially supported by IP, such as telephony services and IP services, especially supported by IP, such as telephony services and IP multimedia; as well as providing information on these services to the multimedia; as well as providing information on these services to the countries of the Regioncountries of the Region

– Research and report on the characteristics of the new technologies and Research and report on the characteristics of the new technologies and their application in the Member States of the Regiontheir application in the Member States of the Region

– Issues to be considered include Voice on Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Issues to be considered include Voice on Internet Protocol (VoIP) and migration from the traditional networks to the new servicesmigration from the traditional networks to the new services

Working Group on Advanced Working Group on Advanced Network Technologies and Network Technologies and

Services (ANTS WG)Services (ANTS WG)

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Rapporteur GroupsRapporteur Groups RG Fixed and Mobile Services and Network SignalingRG Fixed and Mobile Services and Network Signaling

– Multimedia service definition and architecturesMultimedia service definition and architectures– Signaling requirements and protocols (Intelligent networks)Signaling requirements and protocols (Intelligent networks)– IP-based services (Voice over IP, Video over IP, etc.) IP-based services (Voice over IP, Video over IP, etc.) – Emergency servicesEmergency services– Network aspects of IMT-2000 and beyond (wireless Internet, harmonization Network aspects of IMT-2000 and beyond (wireless Internet, harmonization

and Convergence, network control, mobility, roaming, etc.) and Convergence, network control, mobility, roaming, etc.) – Interworking between traditional telecommunication networks and evolving Interworking between traditional telecommunication networks and evolving

networksnetworks RG Transport InfrastructureRG Transport Infrastructure

– Metropolitan and Long haul optical transport networks Metropolitan and Long haul optical transport networks – Access network transport (LANs, xDSL, Ethernet, cable modem, fiber, Access network transport (LANs, xDSL, Ethernet, cable modem, fiber,

Wireless LANs, etc.) Wireless LANs, etc.) – Terminals (PC, TV, phone, codecs, etc.)Terminals (PC, TV, phone, codecs, etc.)– Outside plantOutside plant

RG Communications Network Management and OperationsRG Communications Network Management and Operations– Management of communications services, networks and equipmentManagement of communications services, networks and equipment– Communications system security (lawful intercept, privacy, fraud prevention, Communications system security (lawful intercept, privacy, fraud prevention,

cyber crime, sabotage, etc.) cyber crime, sabotage, etc.) – Numbering, Naming and Addressing (ENUM)Numbering, Naming and Addressing (ENUM)– Performance and QoSPerformance and QoS

Working Group on Standards Working Group on Standards Coordination (WG SC)Coordination (WG SC)

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Workshop on NGNs (PCC.I)Workshop on NGNs (PCC.I)

Relevant conclusions:Relevant conclusions: When a strategy is searched for the migration of next generation When a strategy is searched for the migration of next generation

networks, it must be taken into account that the tactics should be networks, it must be taken into account that the tactics should be followed depend on the priorities of the operators and what the followed depend on the priorities of the operators and what the market determines in accordance with the telecommunication market determines in accordance with the telecommunication environment in order to satisfy the users´ needs. environment in order to satisfy the users´ needs.

The key to increase NGN capacity would be the capacity to create The key to increase NGN capacity would be the capacity to create new quality services that satisfy the users´ needs. new quality services that satisfy the users´ needs.

The regulation should allow competition, with the purpose of an The regulation should allow competition, with the purpose of an equal base with respect to rights and obligations. Services and not equal base with respect to rights and obligations. Services and not technology should be regulated. In an environment of technology should be regulated. In an environment of convergence it should be clear that the regulation should achieve convergence it should be clear that the regulation should achieve a flexible scheme with quality service for the user. a flexible scheme with quality service for the user.

More active participation in standardization is needed from Latin More active participation in standardization is needed from Latin America, as is the diffusion of a program of the knowledge, America, as is the diffusion of a program of the knowledge, technologies and experiences of the region and from other technologies and experiences of the region and from other regions. regions.

The next generation networks imply changes, new contributions, The next generation networks imply changes, new contributions, and new operators and services. The NGNs are aand new operators and services. The NGNs are a new way of new way of thinking for telecommunicationsthinking for telecommunications. .

The workshop had the aim of sharing views of various organizations and The workshop had the aim of sharing views of various organizations and member states regarding evolution towards an NGN environment.member states regarding evolution towards an NGN environment.

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Videoconference Workshop Voice over Videoconference Workshop Voice over IPIP

(PCC.I)(PCC.I)

Relevant discussions:Relevant discussions:

VoIP Technology: Direction, Attractiveness and Current VoIP Technology: Direction, Attractiveness and Current Deployment Challenges Deployment Challenges

Broadband DeploymentBroadband Deployment Quality Of ServiceQuality Of Service Regulatory And Public Policy Considerations Regulatory And Public Policy Considerations Economic Impact On Industry Economic Impact On Industry

To foster an open dialogue and debate of critical issues To foster an open dialogue and debate of critical issues regarding deployment of Voice over IP technology in the regarding deployment of Voice over IP technology in the Americas regionAmericas region

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Technical Notebook:Technical Notebook:Next Generation Networks - Standards OverviewNext Generation Networks - Standards Overview

SummaryNext Generation Networks (NGN) are converged voice/data multi-service networks that operate in a multivendor environment. NGNs require an architecture that provides seamless integration of both new and traditional telecommunications services across high-speed packet networks, interworking among clients of heterogeneous capabilities.

This architecture is usually structured around four major layers of technology.

– The core connectivity layer includes routing and switching, network and access gateways.

– The access and customer-premises equipment (CPE) layer includes the various technologies used to reach customers.

– The application server layer contains enhanced services and value-added applications.

– The management layer provides network services and business management functions.

Each of these layers is supported by a number of standards that are key to the successful implementation of an NGN.

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Technical Notebook:Technical Notebook:Study on Characteristics of Voice Based Networks Study on Characteristics of Voice Based Networks

using IPusing IP

Summary

Relatively new services are arising in the telecommunications environment. One such case is IP Telephony, which has drawn the attention of regulators, the industry and consumers particularly because of its characteristics, which have increased the service alternatives that can be provided through the Internet Protocol compared to switched-circuit telephone networks.

Voice over IP is one of the most important emerging trends in telecommunications. As with many new technologies, VOIP introduces both security risks and opportunities. VOIP has a very different architecture than traditional circuit-based telephony, and these differences result in significant security issues. Lower cost and greater flexibility are among the promises of VOIP for the enterprise, but VOIP should not be installed without careful consideration of the security problems introduced.

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Endorsment of various ITU documents on Endorsment of various ITU documents on NGNsNGNs

ITU-D Question 19/2 “Strategy for Migration from ITU-D Question 19/2 “Strategy for Migration from Circuit-Switched Networks to Packet-Switched Circuit-Switched Networks to Packet-Switched Networks” and ITU-D Question 20/2 “Examination Networks” and ITU-D Question 20/2 “Examination of Access Technologies for Broadband of Access Technologies for Broadband Communications” Communications”

Proposed New Y.2000 Series ITU-T SG13 Proposed New Y.2000 Series ITU-T SG13 Recommendations for Next Generation Networks Recommendations for Next Generation Networks

ITU-D Question 6/1 “Regulatory Implications for ITU-D Question 6/1 “Regulatory Implications for Next Generation Networks, in Particular Next Generation Networks, in Particular Interconnection-Related Issues” Interconnection-Related Issues”

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APEC StructureAPEC Structure

Telecommunications and Information (APEC Tel)

21 economiesbusiness & academia

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APECAPECNGNs for APECNGNs for APEC

"Next generation networks" (NGN) is a catchall phrase for the "Next generation networks" (NGN) is a catchall phrase for the infrastructure that will enable the advanced new services to infrastructure that will enable the advanced new services to be offered by mobile and fixed network operators, while be offered by mobile and fixed network operators, while continuing to support all of today's existing services. To continuing to support all of today's existing services. To achieve seamless services at a global level, APEC TEL actively achieve seamless services at a global level, APEC TEL actively engages the private sector to identify new technologies and engages the private sector to identify new technologies and issues.issues.

The TEL will continue to promote discussion on NGN and the The TEL will continue to promote discussion on NGN and the development of the Asia Pacific Information Society. The TEL development of the Asia Pacific Information Society. The TEL has already made invaluable contributions to this goal, has already made invaluable contributions to this goal, including its initiatives in e-commerce, e-government, e-including its initiatives in e-commerce, e-government, e-security, disaster preparation, on-line learning and skills security, disaster preparation, on-line learning and skills standards development. standards development.

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The Rationale for TEL Work on Next Generation NetworksThe Rationale for TEL Work on Next Generation NetworksThe TEL has long engaged in a program of work related to what The TEL has long engaged in a program of work related to what is now thought of as NGN. Most recently, TEL’s work on NGNs is is now thought of as NGN. Most recently, TEL’s work on NGNs is driven by specific instructions provided by our ministers at driven by specific instructions provided by our ministers at TELMIN 5TELMIN 5

TELMIN 5 : Shanghai Program of ActionTELMIN 5 : Shanghai Program of ActionMinisters instruct the TEL to continue fostering the development Ministers instruct the TEL to continue fostering the development of the Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) in accordance of the Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) in accordance with the five objectives and ten core principles spelled out in the with the five objectives and ten core principles spelled out in the TELMIN 1 Seoul Declaration (1995) and the goals of the e-APEC TELMIN 1 Seoul Declaration (1995) and the goals of the e-APEC Strategy (Shanghai, 2001) and to adopt a pathfinder approach Strategy (Shanghai, 2001) and to adopt a pathfinder approach in advancing the APEC initiatives. In particular, this would in advancing the APEC initiatives. In particular, this would include initiatives aimed at [include initiatives aimed at [inter aliainter alia]:]:……(g.) studying and undertaking collaborative projects to advance (g.) studying and undertaking collaborative projects to advance the implementation of the implementation of next generation networks and next generation networks and technologiestechnologies..

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“… “… it is key that APEC TEL continue the work examining NGNs and their it is key that APEC TEL continue the work examining NGNs and their implications. The issues raised by NGNs are so complex and multi-faceted that implications. The issues raised by NGNs are so complex and multi-faceted that it affects the discussions of all 4 Steering Groupsit affects the discussions of all 4 Steering Groups.” .” ((Transversal TaskTransversal Task))

Work at the Business Facilitation SGWork at the Business Facilitation SG

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TEL30TEL30 Brainstorming Session on NGNsBrainstorming Session on NGNsIt is acknowledged that defining NGNs is difficult, but there is a discernable It is acknowledged that defining NGNs is difficult, but there is a discernable shape growing out. shape growing out. There is a new and expanded definition of convergence – beyond and There is a new and expanded definition of convergence – beyond and somewhat opposite to merger of content and carriage. Now it is important to somewhat opposite to merger of content and carriage. Now it is important to look at interconnection and interworking of newly converging elements.look at interconnection and interworking of newly converging elements.User expectations should also be considered, including the desire for access User expectations should also be considered, including the desire for access to new services in a timely fashion, and the impact of that on industry, versus to new services in a timely fashion, and the impact of that on industry, versus user demand for reliability and quality of service. user demand for reliability and quality of service. Security is an important consideration, since we are currently working in an Security is an important consideration, since we are currently working in an insecure environment. insecure environment. Necessity of a light regulatory touch in response to the call for certainty in Necessity of a light regulatory touch in response to the call for certainty in the regulatory treatment of NGNs, which is in contrast to an uncertain the regulatory treatment of NGNs, which is in contrast to an uncertain industry and uncertain world.industry and uncertain world.It is important to remember the APEC mandate as a trade facilitation body. It is important to remember the APEC mandate as a trade facilitation body. Any work we do on NGNs will contribute to this being a more open region for Any work we do on NGNs will contribute to this being a more open region for trade.trade.We need to ensure standards do not become a barrier, but rather a We need to ensure standards do not become a barrier, but rather a facilitating factor for trade.facilitating factor for trade.To facilitate growth of wireless NGNs, we need to discuss frequency bands.To facilitate growth of wireless NGNs, we need to discuss frequency bands.

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TEL31TEL31 Brainstorming Session on NGNsBrainstorming Session on NGNs

Four areas for future work were definedFour areas for future work were definedInterconnection/interoperability:Interconnection/interoperability:Review APEC TEL Interconnection Principles to determine whether they Review APEC TEL Interconnection Principles to determine whether they remain relevant. remain relevant.

Trade facilitation:Trade facilitation:Best practices to facilitate trade, expansion of networks and services, and to Best practices to facilitate trade, expansion of networks and services, and to avoid barriers to development of NGNsavoid barriers to development of NGNs

NGN security, reliability and confidence:NGN security, reliability and confidence:Establish principles for security and reliability of NGNs to create community-Establish principles for security and reliability of NGNs to create community-wide confidence (governments, private sector and users) and network wide confidence (governments, private sector and users) and network integrity in emergency situations for public safety and first response.integrity in emergency situations for public safety and first response.

Capacity building:Capacity building:Develop guidelines to build capacity for policy development, regulators, Develop guidelines to build capacity for policy development, regulators, service providers, and usersservice providers, and users

NGNs for Underdeveloped Areas:NGNs for Underdeveloped Areas:Explore NGN development strategies in relation to the needs of developing Explore NGN development strategies in relation to the needs of developing economies and rural and remote areas.economies and rural and remote areas.

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TELMIN 6TELMIN 6 Lima Program of ActionLima Program of ActionMinisters recognize that the advancement of information and communication Ministers recognize that the advancement of information and communication infrastructure is a key factor in expanding digital opportunities. Ministers also infrastructure is a key factor in expanding digital opportunities. Ministers also reaffirm their commitment to the five objectives and ten core principles in the reaffirm their commitment to the five objectives and ten core principles in the Seoul Declaration endorsed at the first meeting of APEC Ministers responsible Seoul Declaration endorsed at the first meeting of APEC Ministers responsible for the for the Telecommunications and Information Industry (TELMIN 1, 1995) as Telecommunications and Information Industry (TELMIN 1, 1995) as essential for the construction and the expansion of the Asia Pacific Information essential for the construction and the expansion of the Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) and the realization of the vision of the Asia Pacific Infrastructure (APII) and the realization of the vision of the Asia Pacific Information Society (APIS). In recognition of this, Ministers instruct the TEL to Information Society (APIS). In recognition of this, Ministers instruct the TEL to undertake activities that [undertake activities that [inter aliainter alia]:]: ……f) explore f) explore innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from new technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in new technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in the Lima Declaration;the Lima Declaration;

Lima DeclarationLima Declaration……23. 23. supportingsupporting continued work on next-generation networks (NGNs), continued work on next-generation networks (NGNs), including interconnection/interoperability; trade facilitation; NGN security, including interconnection/interoperability; trade facilitation; NGN security, reliability and confidence; and capacity building in NGNs for underdeveloped reliability and confidence; and capacity building in NGNs for underdeveloped areas;areas;

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Aspects discussed at TEL29Aspects discussed at TEL29 types of NGNs and their service capability;types of NGNs and their service capability; user expectations from NGNs; anduser expectations from NGNs; and regulatory challenges from NGNs.regulatory challenges from NGNs.

“… “… the exact form and evolution of the NGNs might vary but the exact form and evolution of the NGNs might vary but remarked that understanding of the concept of NGNs as well as user remarked that understanding of the concept of NGNs as well as user expectations from NGNs would assist policy makers and regulators to expectations from NGNs would assist policy makers and regulators to ensure that ensure that their policies and regulations keep abreast with their policies and regulations keep abreast with technological developments and changing market demandstechnological developments and changing market demands…”…”

Aspects discussed at TEL31Aspects discussed at TEL31 Connecting Networks: Legacy to IP and IP to IP Connecting Networks: Legacy to IP and IP to IP Leased Lines and Virtual Private NetworksLeased Lines and Virtual Private Networks NumberingNumbering Consumer Issues Consumer Issues APEC “Principles of Interconnection”APEC “Principles of Interconnection”

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Regulatory Roundtable – Regulatory Roundtable – Next Generation NetworksNext Generation Networks

Potential collective actions already established in TEL31 and Potential collective actions already established in TEL31 and endorsed by TELMIN6 to be discussed at TEL33 (April 25, endorsed by TELMIN6 to be discussed at TEL33 (April 25, 2006):2006):

Interconnection/interoperability Interconnection/interoperability Trade facilitation Trade facilitation NGN security, reliability and confidenceNGN security, reliability and confidence Capacity buildingCapacity building NGNs for Underdeveloped AreasNGNs for Underdeveloped Areas

Other related issues:Other related issues: Revise the interconnection principles including interoperabilityRevise the interconnection principles including interoperability Presentation of economies’ actions taken on VoIP and Fixed Mobile Presentation of economies’ actions taken on VoIP and Fixed Mobile

Convergence at the Regulatory RoundtableConvergence at the Regulatory Roundtable

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TEL32TEL32

Other issues of mutual interest: Other issues of mutual interest: Explore innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from new Explore innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from new technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in the Lima technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in the Lima Declaration;Declaration; Undertake a review of the current APEC Principles of Interconnection in light of Undertake a review of the current APEC Principles of Interconnection in light of issues raised by the transition to NGN, including the interoperability of services and issues raised by the transition to NGN, including the interoperability of services and networks; networks; Explore work on the emerging challenges to numbering and addressing, especially Explore work on the emerging challenges to numbering and addressing, especially in the context of NGN and transitional environments; in the context of NGN and transitional environments; Explore policies to promote innovation and competition in the use of spectrum, Explore policies to promote innovation and competition in the use of spectrum, including for legacy networks, transitional situations and NGNs – taking into account including for legacy networks, transitional situations and NGNs – taking into account work in other international organizations; share information on experiences work in other international organizations; share information on experiences regarding the efficient use of spectrum; build on member economies’ understanding regarding the efficient use of spectrum; build on member economies’ understanding of spectrum policy and regulatory frameworks and their implications for trade and of spectrum policy and regulatory frameworks and their implications for trade and competition; and consider potential training activities on spectrum policy and competition; and consider potential training activities on spectrum policy and regulatory issues; regulatory issues; Support policy and regulatory frameworks for standards that promote innovation Support policy and regulatory frameworks for standards that promote innovation and competition, including the development of NGNs; participate in mutual and competition, including the development of NGNs; participate in mutual recognition arrangements with respect to one another’s standards-related measures; recognition arrangements with respect to one another’s standards-related measures; and continue work on the Comparison of the Equivalence of Selected and continue work on the Comparison of the Equivalence of Selected Telecommunications Standards Project; Telecommunications Standards Project;

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CONCLUSIONSCONCLUSIONSNGNs have no boundaries, and as such we have to recognize that decisions cannot be made only on a national level, rather solutions will have to consider perspectives from a regional or global viewpoint.

Ideally, NGN products, networks and services that are standards-based will interconnect and interoperate offering carriers and users the best choices in technology, scalability, and price. However, given the relative immaturity of the NGN market and their associated standards, the telecommunications industry will face a period of standards “convergence” over the next few years.

There is still much work to be done on the different aspects of NGNs as There is still much work to be done on the different aspects of NGNs as technologies and services are rapidly evolving:technologies and services are rapidly evolving:

– Architecture that provides seamless integration of both new and traditional telecommunications services (standardization coordination)

– Interconnection and interoperability (numbering, signaling, etc.)Interconnection and interoperability (numbering, signaling, etc.)– Efficient use of spectrumEfficient use of spectrum– Security, reliability and confidenceSecurity, reliability and confidence– Capacity buildingCapacity building– Trade FacilitationTrade Facilitation– Quality of ServiceQuality of Service– Regulatory and Public Policy considerationsRegulatory and Public Policy considerations– Economic impact on industryEconomic impact on industry

Countries and economies have taken steps forward driving national Countries and economies have taken steps forward driving national initiatives that may help CITEL and APEC move forward on a regional initiatives that may help CITEL and APEC move forward on a regional regulatory framework for NGNsregulatory framework for NGNs