[kictanet] WCIT12 day 2 and 3 key issues

[Brandie Martin]

Wow! Thank you, Alice, for compiling your notes. This is much appreciated!

Brandie Martin

On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM, <alice at apc.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Summary of key issues by ISOC
>
> Best
> Alice
> ----------------------------
>
> Recognized Operating Agency vs Operating Agency (ROA/OA) is still very
> controversial.   This is a key issue in terms of scope of application - to
> whom will the ITRs apply?   There have been attempts at compromise that
> reference the ITU Constitution but a lot more discussion is still needed.
>
> Telecom / ICT:  while most countries do not wish to change the existing
> ITU definition of telecommunications, there is interest by some to add the
> term telecom/ICT to the treaty.  Proposed definitions in this regard
> include the term "processing" which is very controversial.
>
> Status of ITU-T Recommendations: the discussion is focused on a) whether
> to specify certain ITU Recommendations that may be mandatory and b) whether
> to limit references to ITU-T or to broaden out to all ITU Recommendations
>
> Accounting Rates (Article 6):  Just beginning the review of Article 6 but
> there is considerable discussion on how to adjust Article 6 to reflect high
> level principles rather than prescriptive action and to be flexible enough
> to accommodate changing commercial arrangements.
>
> International Connectivity:  This has been teed up along with some
> discussion about the role of IXPs (and regional IXPs) and whether these
> concepts are even appropriate for treaty text.
>
> Quality of Service (Article 3): debate over whether ITRs can/should
> mandate minimum / satisfactory quality of service pursuant to ITU-T
> Recommendations.  Security has been raised in this context.
>
> Explicit references to Internet:  a few proposals in this regard have
> generated very strong feelings from lots of sides with no clear resolution
> in sight just yet.
>
>
>
> In summary, it's early days and there will be a lot of ups and downs and
> turns before we reach a final treaty text.  So please keep that in mind as
> you read reports or press about the conference
>
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