Swedish Telecoms Regulator issues a report on open networks and services

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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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




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