By Sergio Scarabino, Alternate Chair of PCC.I
Taking into account the new mandate of the PCC.I received at the IV Assembly of CITEL by Resolution CITEL RES. 55 (IV-06); the Strategic Plan of CITEL for the period 2006-2010 approved by Resolution CITEL RES. 52 (IV-06) and the proposals received from the Administrations during the VIII meeting of the PCC.I (23 to 26 May, 2006, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic). a new structure was approved for PCC.I as  described below.

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By Héctor Carril, Coordinator of the Workshop
Given the continual evolution of the technologies used in wireless communications, the need to install antennas and their associated elements has increased, especially in densely populated areas; and there is concern about the possible effects of non-ionizing emissions, particularly, with the proliferation of these antennas.In order to share information on this subject, join the most important experts on technical and regulatory aspects of the effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic emissions at a Workshop that will take place on June 19, 2006, in Lima, Peru.

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By Bernadette Lewis, CTU
Liberalisation of the Caribbean telecommunications market began with the Hispanic countries. Puerto Rico liberalised in 1986 followed by the Dominican Republic in 1992. In 1997 many of the English speaking Caribbean countries entered into commitments under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement and adopted the Reference Paper guidelines to liberalise their telecommunication markets by dismantling the exclusive agreements which had been entered into with the various incumbent operators.

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By Jeroo Billimoria, Childhelpline International
A child helpline is a phone service that links children in need of care and protection to services and resources. It is an important intervention strategy for child protection. Child helplines across the world annually receive over 11 million calls from children who call when they need crisis intervention, rehabilitation, counselling or just someone to talk to. These helplines reach out to children and young people through many means of communication, be it a post card, the radio station, the phone or via text messaging and confidential internet chat rooms.

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Sent by Carlos A. Romero Sanjinés, Ministry of Transport and Communications
Peru’s legal framework for telecommunications dates from 1991, and, although it has been amended to take account of the current environment, legal barriers remain that impede convergence of telecommunication networks and services.To address this situation, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications proposed a bill that would eliminate such barriers by granting a single license to provide all public telecommunication services, with prior notification of the Ministry.

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By  Edwin Montenegro Azúcar, Superintendencia de electricidad y Telecomunicaciones (SIGET)
The Disabled Persons Opportunities Equalization Act (Ley de Equiparación de Oportunidades para las Personas con Discapacidad) was passed by means of Decree No. 888 on April 27, 2000. Publication in the Official Register: May 24, 2000. The Regulations for the Disabled Persons Opportunities Equalization Act were passed by means of Decree No. 99 on November 28, 2000. Publication in the Official Register: December 1, 2000.

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By Miriam Castañeda, Secretariat of Communications of Peru
As part of the inclusion policy to be followed in implementing information and communication technologies (ICTs), different measures have been taken in Peru to promote greater access to ICTs by persons with disabilities. 

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By Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones
The most efficient policy that a State can draw up to promote broadband would be to bring its citizens closer to information and communication technologies (ICTs). For this purpose, General Telecommunication Act No. 153-98 was adopted and enacted on May 27, 1998, one of whose principal objectives is the development of telecommunications.

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By Claudia Patricia Santiago Cely, Julio Garavito Colombian School of Engineering
Information security policies are standards or rules governing how organizations anticipate, guard against, and manage risks of damage to data, computer and communications equipment, and software, and injury to persons. Such policies set out and document an organization’s position in the security area.

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At its 395th Meeting, the Governing Council of the National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel) approved allocation of the 381,025-381,750 MHz and 391,025-391,750 MHz frequency bands to the Limited Private Mobile Service (LPMS), principally for public safety applications.  Also approved were the Regulations on Channel Assignments and Conditions of Use of Radio Frequencies in these bands.  (ANATEL, 25 May 2006)

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The National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel) reopened the public consultation on the proposed Regulations on the Protection and Defense of the Rights of Cable Television Subscribers. The proposed Regulations that are the subject of the consultation (No. 712, of May 19, 2006) pertain to cable television, MMDS, DTH, and TVA subscribers. (ANATEL, 23 May 2006)

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With a $2.750 billion investment, the Ministry of Communications has just begun execution of the “Accessible Telephony” project for the hearing impaired. (Ministry of Communications, 22 May 2006)

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The company must install 7,000 lines in 16 districts of Lima’s periphery. To mark World Telecommunication, Information Society, and Internet Day, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has signed with the company Telmex Peru a licensing contract for the 3.5 GHz band to provide local fixed telephony and local carrier service (Internet access) in Lima and Callao Provinces, following award of the license in the call for proposals issued April 12. (Ministry of Transport and Communications, 19 May 2006)

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On Thursday, May 18, 2006, through the Under Secretariat of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications launched the public consultation, “Removal of Barriers to Telecommunication Development in the Short Term.” (SUBTEL, 19 May 2006)

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The National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel) has extended the deadline for Public Consultation No. 691, on the proposed Alternative Mandatory Service Plan (Pasoo), to be implemented by the fixed telephony licensees. The extension request was made by the consumer rights protection entity interested in contributing to the consultation. The deadline for contributions using the electronic form of the Public Consultation Monitoring System (SACP), available via Anatel’s Internet portal (www.anatel.gov.br), was extended from May 22 until midnight, June 7, 2006. Contributions made by letter, E-mail ([email protected]), or fax (61 2312-2002) will be accepted until 6 p.m. on June 2, 2006. (ANATEL, 19 May 2006)

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Martha Pinto de De Hart, Minister of Communications, has announced the determination, as part of Colombia’s commitment to bridge the digital divide, of eight action areas to be the focus of all digital inclusion initiatives undertaken. (Ministry of Communications, 18 May 2006)

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The General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET) has released a report on the commercial terms for prepaid mobile telephony, especially the rates offered by companies to users of their own or other telephony networks.  (SIGET, 18 May 2006)

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In its commitment to guarantee access by all inhabitants of Nicaragua to telecommunication services, TELCOR wishes to inform operators and the public of its convocation of a open call for proposals to award the second rural telecommunication project promoted by the Telecommunication Investment Fund (FITEL). (TELCOR, 16 May 2006)

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Mobile telephony users in Colombia now number 25 million, according to the January-March quarterly report released today by the Ministry of Communications. (Ministry of Communications, 9 May 2006)

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New structure of PCC.I
Workshop on technical and regulatory aspects of the effects of Non-ionizing electromagnetic emissions
Overview of the Caribbean Telecommunications Market
Child Helpline International
The single license: a first step towards convergence
Economic aspects of access of the disabled to communications in El Salvador
Promotion of access to ICTs by persons with disabilities in Peru
National strategy for broadband development in the Dominican Republic
Information security policies