Regulatory Framework
under Discussion: CITEL
and APEC Experiences
Salma Jalife – Cofetel México
What rules for IP enabled NGNs?
ITU Workshop, 23-24 March 2006
Geneva, Switzerland
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CITEL´s Structure
35 Member States
>200 Associate members
Citel Assembly
Permanent Executive Committee
COM-CITEL
Steering Committee
PCC.I
Telecommunications
Standardization
Secretariat
PCC.II
Radiocommunications
including Broadcasting
FACILITATING AND PROMOTING THE CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE
HEMISPHERE
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Conferences
Preparatory WG
PCC.I Telecommunications
Standardization
Technical advisory body for
Equipment Certification
Tariff principles
Standards Coordination for
telecom networks and services
ensuring interoperability
Advanced
Network
Technologies and
Services
Economic Aspects
and Tariff
Principles
Standards
Coordination for
telecom
networks and
services
Preparations for
WTSA
MRA and
Certification
Processes
Preparations for
WCIT
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Working Group on Advanced Network
Technologies and Services (ANTS WG)
Questions of Study
 Study Question I: Internet Domain Name Issues
 Study Question II: Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure
 Study Question III: Broadband Access Technologies
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Broadband as a “leapfrogging” technology
Broadband Infrastructure Evolution and Deployment
Broadband Access Standards
Migration to new (IP-based) networks
Security issues surrounding broadband technologies
Access to broadband technologies
Study Question IV: Advanced Services
– Study the development of the new generation services in the Region of the
Americas
– Study the impact on the implementation of the telecommunication services,
especially supported by IP, such as telephony services and IP multimedia; as well
as providing information on these services to the countries of the Region
– Research and report on the characteristics of the new technologies and their
application in the Member States of the Region
– Issues to be considered include Voice on Internet Protocol (VoIP) and migration
from the traditional networks to the new services
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Working Group on Standards
Coordination (WG SC)
Rapporteur Groups
 RG Fixed and Mobile Services and Network Signaling
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Multimedia service definition and architectures
Signaling requirements and protocols (Intelligent networks)
IP-based services (Voice over IP, Video over IP, etc.)
Emergency services
Network aspects of IMT-2000 and beyond (wireless Internet, harmonization and
Convergence, network control, mobility, roaming, etc.)
– Interworking between traditional telecommunication networks and evolving
networks
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RG Transport Infrastructure
– Metropolitan and Long haul optical transport networks
– Access network transport (LANs, xDSL, Ethernet, cable modem, fiber, Wireless
LANs, etc.)
– Terminals (PC, TV, phone, codecs, etc.)
– Outside plant
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RG Communications Network Management and Operations
– Management of communications services, networks and equipment
– Communications system security (lawful intercept, privacy, fraud prevention, cyber
crime, sabotage, etc.)
– Numbering, Naming and Addressing (ENUM)
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– Performance and QoS
Workshop on NGNs (PCC.I)
The workshop had the aim of sharing views of various organizations and
member states regarding evolution towards an NGN environment.
Relevant conclusions:
 When a strategy is searched for the migration of next generation networks,
it must be taken into account that the tactics should be followed depend on
the priorities of the operators and what the market determines in
accordance with the telecommunication environment in order to satisfy the
users´ needs.
 The key to increase NGN capacity would be the capacity to create new
quality services that satisfy the users´ needs.
 The regulation should allow competition, with the purpose of an equal base
with respect to rights and obligations. Services and not technology should
be regulated. In an environment of convergence it should be clear that the
regulation should achieve a flexible scheme with quality service for the user.
 More active participation in standardization is needed from Latin America,
as is the diffusion of a program of the knowledge, technologies and
experiences of the region and from other regions.
 The next generation networks imply changes, new contributions, and new
operators and services. The NGNs are a new way of thinking for
telecommunications.
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Videoconference Workshop Voice over IP
(PCC.I)
To foster an open dialogue and debate of critical issues regarding
deployment of Voice over IP technology in the Americas region
Relevant discussions:
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VoIP Technology: Direction, Attractiveness and Current Deployment
Challenges
Broadband Deployment
Quality Of Service
Regulatory And Public Policy Considerations
Economic Impact On Industry
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Technical Notebook:
Next Generation Networks - Standards Overview
Summary
Next Generation Networks (NGN) are converged voice/data multi-service
networks that operate in a multivendor environment. NGNs require an
architecture that provides seamless integration of both new and traditional
telecommunications services across high-speed packet networks,
interworking among clients of heterogeneous capabilities.
This architecture is usually structured around four major layers of
technology.
– The core connectivity layer includes routing and switching, network
and access gateways.
– The access and customer-premises equipment (CPE) layer includes
the various technologies used to reach customers.
– The application server layer contains enhanced services and valueadded applications.
– The management layer provides network services and business
management functions.
Each of these layers is supported by a number of standards that are key to
the successful implementation of an NGN.
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Technical Notebook:
Study on Characteristics of Voice Based Networks using IP
Summary
Relatively new services are arising in the telecommunications
environment. One such case is IP Telephony, which has drawn the
attention of regulators, the industry and consumers particularly because
of its characteristics, which have increased the service alternatives that
can be provided through the Internet Protocol compared to switchedcircuit telephone networks.
Voice over IP is one of the most important emerging trends in
telecommunications. As with many new technologies, VOIP introduces
both security risks and opportunities. VOIP has a very different
architecture than traditional circuit-based telephony, and these
differences result in significant security issues. Lower cost and greater
flexibility are among the promises of VOIP for the enterprise, but VOIP
should not be installed without careful consideration of the security
problems introduced.
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Endorsment of various ITU documents on NGNs
ITU-D Question 19/2 “Strategy for Migration from CircuitSwitched Networks to Packet-Switched Networks” and
ITU-D Question 20/2 “Examination of Access
Technologies for Broadband Communications”
 Proposed New Y.2000 Series ITU-T SG13
Recommendations for Next Generation Networks
 ITU-D Question 6/1 “Regulatory Implications for Next
Generation Networks, in Particular InterconnectionRelated Issues”
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APEC Structure
21 economies
business & academia
Telecommunications and Information
(APEC Tel)
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APEC
NGNs for APEC
"Next generation networks" (NGN) is a catchall phrase for the
infrastructure that will enable the advanced new services to be offered
by mobile and fixed network operators, while continuing to support all
of today's existing services. To achieve seamless services at a global
level, APEC TEL actively engages the private sector to identify new
technologies and issues.
The TEL will continue to promote discussion on NGN and the
development of the Asia Pacific Information Society. The TEL has
already made invaluable contributions to this goal, including its
initiatives in e-commerce, e-government, e-security, disaster
preparation, on-line learning and skills standards development.
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APEC TEL
The Rationale for TEL Work on Next Generation Networks
The TEL has long engaged in a program of work related to what is now
thought of as NGN. Most recently, TEL’s work on NGNs is driven by
specific instructions provided by our ministers at TELMIN 5
TELMIN 5 : Shanghai Program of Action
Ministers instruct the TEL to continue fostering the development of the
Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) in accordance with the
five objectives and ten core principles spelled out in the TELMIN 1
Seoul Declaration (1995) and the goals of the e-APEC Strategy
(Shanghai, 2001) and to adopt a pathfinder approach in advancing the
APEC initiatives. In particular, this would include initiatives aimed at
[inter alia]:
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(g.) studying and undertaking collaborative projects to advance the
implementation of next generation networks and technologies.
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TEL29
Work at the Business Facilitation SG
“… it is key that APEC TEL continue the work examining NGNs and their implications. The
issues raised by NGNs are so complex and multi-faceted that it affects the discussions of
all 4 Steering Groups.”
(Transversal Task)
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TEL30
Brainstorming Session on NGNs
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is acknowledged that defining NGNs is difficult, but there is a discernable shape
growing out.
There is a new and expanded definition of convergence – beyond and somewhat
opposite to merger of content and carriage. Now it is important to look at
interconnection and interworking of newly converging elements.
User expectations should also be considered, including the desire for access to new
services in a timely fashion, and the impact of that on industry, versus user demand for
reliability and quality of service.
Security is an important consideration, since we are currently working in an insecure
environment.
Necessity of a light regulatory touch in response to the call for certainty in the
regulatory treatment of NGNs, which is in contrast to an uncertain industry and
uncertain world.
It is important to remember the APEC mandate as a trade facilitation body. Any work
we do on NGNs will contribute to this being a more open region for trade.
We need to ensure standards do not become a barrier, but rather a facilitating factor for
trade.
To facilitate growth of wireless NGNs, we need to discuss frequency bands.
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TEL31
Brainstorming Session on NGNs
Four areas for future work were defined
Interconnection/interoperability:
Review APEC TEL Interconnection Principles to determine whether they remain relevant.
Trade facilitation:
Best practices to facilitate trade, expansion of networks and services, and to avoid
barriers to development of NGNs
NGN security, reliability and confidence:
Establish principles for security and reliability of NGNs to create community-wide
confidence (governments, private sector and users) and network integrity in emergency
situations for public safety and first response.
Capacity building:
Develop guidelines to build capacity for policy development, regulators, service
providers, and users
NGNs for Underdeveloped Areas:
Explore NGN development strategies in relation to the needs of developing economies
and rural and remote areas.
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TELMIN 6
Lima Program of Action
Ministers recognize that the advancement of information and communication
infrastructure is a key factor in expanding digital opportunities. Ministers also reaffirm
their commitment to the five objectives and ten core principles in the Seoul Declaration
endorsed at the first meeting of APEC Ministers responsible for the Telecommunications
and Information Industry (TELMIN 1, 1995) as essential for the construction and the
expansion of the Asia Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) and the realization of the
vision of the Asia Pacific Information Society (APIS). In recognition of this, Ministers
instruct the TEL to undertake activities that [inter alia]:
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f) explore innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from new
technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in the Lima
Declaration;
Lima Declaration
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23. supporting continued work on next-generation networks (NGNs), including
interconnection/interoperability; trade facilitation; NGN security, reliability and
confidence; and capacity building in NGNs for underdeveloped areas;
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Regulatory Roundtable – Next
Generation Networks
Aspects discussed at TEL29
 types of NGNs and their service capability;
 user expectations from NGNs; and
 regulatory challenges from NGNs.
“… the exact form and evolution of the NGNs might vary but remarked that
understanding of the concept of NGNs as well as user expectations from NGNs
would assist policy makers and regulators to ensure that their policies and
regulations keep abreast with technological developments and changing
market demands…”
Aspects discussed at TEL31
 Connecting Networks: Legacy to IP and IP to IP
 Leased Lines and Virtual Private Networks
 Numbering
 Consumer Issues
 APEC “Principles of Interconnection”
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Regulatory Roundtable – Next
Generation Networks
Potential collective actions already established in TEL31 and endorsed
by TELMIN6 to be discussed at TEL33 (April 25, 2006):
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Interconnection/interoperability
Trade facilitation
NGN security, reliability and confidence
Capacity building
NGNs for Underdeveloped Areas
Other related issues:
 Revise the interconnection principles including interoperability
 Presentation of economies’ actions taken on VoIP and Fixed Mobile
Convergence at the Regulatory Roundtable
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TEL32
Considerations for Regulatory Roundtable at TEL33
Other issues of mutual interest:
Explore innovative next generation network (NGN) approaches arising from new
technologies and services, consistent with the topic areas put forward in the Lima Declaration;
 Undertake a review of the current APEC Principles of Interconnection in light of issues
raised by the transition to NGN, including the interoperability of services and networks;
Explore work on the emerging challenges to numbering and addressing, especially in the
context of NGN and transitional environments;
Explore policies to promote innovation and competition in the use of spectrum, including for
legacy networks, transitional situations and NGNs – taking into account work in other
international organizations; share information on experiences regarding the efficient use of
spectrum; build on member economies’ understanding of spectrum policy and regulatory
frameworks and their implications for trade and competition; and consider potential training
activities on spectrum policy and regulatory issues;
Support policy and regulatory frameworks for standards that promote innovation and
competition, including the development of NGNs; participate in mutual recognition
arrangements with respect to one another’s standards-related measures; and continue work
on the Comparison of the Equivalence of Selected Telecommunications Standards Project;
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CONCLUSIONS
NGNs have no boundaries, and as such we have to recognize that decisions cannot
be made only on a national level, rather solutions will have to consider perspectives
from a regional or global viewpoint.
Ideally, NGN products, networks and services that are standards-based will
interconnect and interoperate offering carriers and users the best choices in
technology, scalability, and price. However, given the relative immaturity of the NGN
market and their associated standards, the telecommunications industry will face a
period of standards “convergence” over the next few years.
There is still much work to be done on the different aspects of NGNs as
technologies and services are rapidly evolving:
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Architecture that provides seamless integration of both new and traditional telecommunications
services (standardization coordination)
Interconnection and interoperability (numbering, signaling, etc.)
Efficient use of spectrum
Security, reliability and confidence
Capacity building
Trade Facilitation
Quality of Service
Regulatory and Public Policy considerations
Economic impact on industry
Countries and economies have taken steps forward driving national initiatives that
may help CITEL and APEC move forward on a regional regulatory framework for
NGNs
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