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[ NNSquad ] Swedish Telecoms Regulator issues a report on open networks and services
----- Forwarded message from David Farber <dave@farber.net> ----- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:25:43 -0500 From: David Farber <dave@farber.net> Subject: [IP] Swedish Telecoms Regulator issues a report on open networks and services Reply-To: dave@farber.net To: ip <ip@v2.listbox.com> Begin forwarded message: From: Sandra Keegan <sandra.keegan@gmail.com> Date: December 2, 2009 5:47:35 AM EST To: dave@farber.net Subject: Swedish Telecoms Regulator issues a report on open networks and services Dave, The Swedish Telecoms Regulator (PTS) has issued a 150 page report (in Swedish) on open networks and services with a two page abstract (in English) all of which can be found at the link below. Quoting: The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) has come to the following conclusions after completing the Government commissioned assignment concerning open networks and services: 1. Openness creates the prerequisites for innovation and competitiveness but must be balanced against other interests worthy of protection, such as incentives to invest and network security. 2. Openness is promoted by securing non-discrimination and effective competition. 3. Openness is of great significance and it is therefore important that suppliers in their marketing activities and in applicable terms and conditions, provide clear and specific information with respect to lock-in periods and restrictions relating to Internet access and access to services. ..... In the report PTS suggests several measures aimed at securing openness, measures which take all interest worthy of protection into consideration – especially incentives to invest and network security. PTS suggests stronger principles for equal treatment when building new infrastructure, increased access to existing infrastructure, information designated to consumers regarding possible pitfalls and the importance of openness and, finally, increased transparency regarding the existence of potential limitations of Internet traffic such as prioritization of traffic and blocking of services. ..... http://www.pts.se/upload/Rapporter/Internet/2009/2009-32-Oppenhetsrapporten.pdf Best regards, Sandra Keegan -- PhD candidate Edinburgh Law School Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Scotland UK ------------------------------------------- Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/247/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/247/ Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ----- End forwarded message -----