Convergence of telecommunication services and the problems of their regulation
- Paper number
IAC-05-E6.5.02
- Author
Prof. Rosa María Ramirez de Arellano, Ramirez de Arellano y Abogados, S.C. Law Firm, Mexico
- Year
2005
- Abstract
The technical development of telecommunications has made it possible to provide voice, data, video and text services in the same fixed or wireless platform. Nowadays, convergence of services is a fact and the paradigm in the information and communications (ICT) sector is to offer the "triple play" services, of voice, broadband Internet access and broadcast services, together in the same package and for the same price. However, as in the past, the application and development of technology do not go together with adequate regulations which allow its unimpeded development and implementation. This problem is of different characters and it is not easy to solve. In this paper, I will deal with this problem and, making reference to the discussions in this regard held in forums like the UIT and the OMC; I will clearly explain the advancements made in some legislations, as well as the problem in Mexico.
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