ITU Workshop on “Cloud Computing”
Regulatory Issues for the Development of
Cloud Computing in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia, 18 – 19 June 2012
Internet in Tunisia
International bandwidth Capacity: 65.5 Gbps.
Maximum Bandwidth used: 50 Gbps.
Ingoing international traffic is increasing yearly by 35% but it’s still almost
5 times less than the Outgoing one.
Local traffic is increasing but it’s just 6% of the international one.
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Before the revolution #14Jan
“No opportunities for Cloud Computing Development in Tunisia!”
Regulatory framework: completely obsolete for Internet.
Governance: inadequate mono-stakeholder model centralized on ATI –
Unique Internet Model with a lot of barriers,
Competition: weak and requires urgent actions especially regarding the
wholesale market,
Broadband infrastructure: Relatively good compared to our neighbors
especially international connectivity,
Services and contents: poor hosting capabilities, lack of innovation,
severe control by the Ben Ali regime, etc.
Freedom: Inappropriate censorship “Ammar404”,
Privacy: In practice not guaranteed for Internet users.
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Actual policy and regulation model #Complex
“A new model is required involving a convergent & independent regulator”
Ministry of Information and
Communication Technologies
National Authority for
the Protection of
Personal Data
(INPDCP)
National
Telecommunications
Commission (INT)
National Frequencies
Agency (ANF)
Independent High
Authority of
Audiovisual
Communication
(HAICA)
National Digital
Certification Agency
(ANCE)
National Agency for
Computer Security
(ANSI)
Data and Digital Confidence
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Center of Telecom Studies
and Research (CERT)
Telecommunications
National
Broadcasting Corp.
(ONT)
Media Broadcasting
ITU Workshop on “Cloud Computing”, June 18 – 19, 2012
Transforming the ATI: #TunIXP
ATI, not a regulator for Internet,
Towards a transparent IXP:
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Connect to ATI not as a regulatory obligation
for security reasons,
Guarantee an open access to a shared platform
for IP transit and interconnection,
Wholesale IP service provision based on a cost
oriented model.
Fostering partnerships with Internet
intermediaries, especially Tunisian
innovative SMEs, as a IaaS provider.
An opportunity for nascent Data Centers
to access to Internet.
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Regulatory fundamental #principles
“It’s a also a matter of trust, and respect to human rights”
#Netneutrality
#Netfreedom
“No inappropriate
stewardship”
#Privacy
#Transparency
A new approach is required: “Smart” Internet Regulation model based
on an inclusive, transparent and open multi-stakeholder process.
Supporting a Global Internet Regulation model won’t be a solution but
could be a threat to freedom of expression and privacy.
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“By leading in ICTs, which are essential to any competitive economy,
Tunisia can continue to be a leader in the region!”
Eileen Murray, World Bank Country Manager for Tunisia
Toronto, 19 March 2012
Ph.D Moez Chakchouk,
Chairman & CEO
Email: moez.chakchouk@a,.tn Twitter: @mchakchouk Thank you.
www.ati.tn
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