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1 Motivation
Competition policy plays a central role in the growth and the evolution of the telecommunications sector. It has long been recognized that competitive markets benefit consumers, in terms of the diversity, affordability and quality of services, and stimulate innovation and economic development as a whole.
2 Question
Relevant market definitions as they relate to international telecommunication services and networks.
3 Tasks
In this Question, the international and/or regional aspects of the following topics should be included:
- The study of relevant market definitions, with a view to enabling Member States to identify where significant market power (SMP) exists (or other kinds of market dominance).
- Determination of whether regulatory asymmetries may be needed, in special measures to help ensure transparency and equality in any relevant markets.
- 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: TR_OTTReporting and D.USSD.
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=10/3.
4 Relationships
Recommendations:
- None
Questions:
- None
Study groups:
- ITU-D study groups
- Regional telecommunication organizations
Other bodies:
- Regional telecommunication organizations
WSIS Action Lines:
- C2
Sustainable Development Goals:
- 9
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