Please be reminded that as a consequence of the
Resolutions adopted at the IV Regular Meeting of the Assembly of CITEL
regarding the objective and the mandate of the Committee, at this
meeting there will be discussions regarding possible modifications on
the structure.
Objective
To serve as a telecommunication advisory body of CITEL with
respect to:
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Coordination of standards for telecommunication
networks and services, with the aim of achieving the
interoperability of such networks and services within the region;
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New policy, regulatory, and economic matters
arising as a result of the rapid evolution of telecommunications;
and
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Initiatives for the introduction of
technologies and services, such as, inter alia, MRAs, conformity
assessment procedures, and tariff matters.
To implement this objective, Permanent Consultative Committee I
has the following mandates:
Mandates
In accordance with the ITU Regulations and taking account of the
ITU Recommendations:
a) To promote coordination, planning, and
harmonization among the Member States with regard to technical
standards; conformity assessment procedures; tariffs matters; and
telecommunication network regulatory frameworks, with a view to
their integration and interoperability;
b) To encourage and promote the development of
telecommunications networks and services in the region;
c) To encourage and promote the development of
packet-based networks that support multiservice platforms in
ubiquitous broadband conditions and provide services regardless of
method of access and/or medium, for all types of users. In addition,
to promote the development and implementation of new and evolving
telecommunication technologies, such as IP, Ethernet, and Internet
aspects of mobile networks (e.g., IMT-2000 and other wireless
technologies), and new services such as Voice over IP, Video over
IP, and Multimedia Messaging System;
d) To study the requirements of telecommunication
equipment certification processes in the different CITEL countries,
with a view to conducting analyses for the harmonization of such
processes in the region;
e) To encourage the implementation of mutual
recognition agreements;
f) To develop projects on economic aspects and
tariff principles of telecommunications services;
g) To formulate projects on economic aspects and
tariff principles of telecommunication services that take account of
the impact of Next Generation Networks (NGNs) on the delivery of
such services; and to examine the need for a new or adapted charging
and accounting mechanism for the provision of such services in the
region;
h) To raise awareness among the Member States of
the status of regulations on new telecommunication networks and
services in order to promote discussion of the topic and provide
recommendations on how to implement an efficient, fair, functional,
and forward-looking regulatory framework that serves the countries
of the Region and can be adapted to the constantly evolving
technological conditions;
i) To effect coordination of regional
preparations for specific ITU events, as appropriate, such as the
World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies, including the
preparation of inter-American proposals (IAP) and common positions,
and to conduct interregional consultations in preparation for such
events;
j) To effect coordination with the different
committees and working groups of CITEL in connection with those
aspects which, by their nature, lend themselves to joint action.
