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Q9/3 (Presentation Web page is available here)
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| Title:
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Economic and policy aspects of the Internet, convergence (services or infrastructure) and OTTs in the context of international telecommunication/ICT services and networks
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| Description:
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1 Motivation
Convergence and new services are fostered by advances in radio access networking and by the uptake of mobile devices, which enable the consumption of communication, videos, personalized services, and other content.
These developments may have implications for access, affordability, consumer well-being, competitiveness, investment, and innovation in the international telecommunication ecosystem.
2 Question
Economic and regulatory aspects of the Internet, convergence (services or infrastructure), and over the top (OTT) and international telecommunications networks and services.
3 Tasks
In this Question, the international and/or regional aspects of the following topics should be included:
- Study the economic and regulatory aspects of the Internet, convergence, OTTs, and international telecommunication networks and services, at both regional and international levels, with explicit consideration on the impact to developing countries.
- Terms and definitions for Recommendations or studies dealing with this Question.
The studies related to regional context are to be carried out on a regional basis by the regional groups of ITU-T Study Group 3 and the results should be developed in the form of new or revised D.300R to D.800R-series Recommendations.
Texts under development: D.OTTBypass, STUDY_Convergence, Study_OTTs and D.Guidelines Cost Contribution.
An up-to-date status of work under this Question is contained in the SG3 work programme at https://itu.int/ITU-T/workprog/wp_search.aspx?sp=18&q=9/3.
4 Relationships
Recommendations:
- None
Questions:
- None
Study groups:
- ITU-T SG2
- ITU-D study groups
- Regional telecommunication organizations
Other bodies:
- Regional telecommunication organizations
WSIS Action Lines:
- C2
Sustainable Development Goals:
- 9
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| Comment:
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Continuation of Q9/3
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Rapporteur:
| Ms | Hilda | Mutseyekwa |
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Associate rapporteur:
| Mr. | Frederick | Asumanu |
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Associate rapporteur:
| Mr. | Lanciné | Fofana |
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