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

AnnexAnnex

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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

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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

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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

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