The XII meeting of the Conference Preparatory Working Group (WGCP) will have its first session on November 5, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. (Vega Conference Center, Sungate Port Royal Hotel, Atria Room), in Antalya, Turkey. We remind you that, at the PP-06 discussion group of CITEL’s online electronic forum, updated information is being made available to prepare for the 2006 Plenipotentiary Conference, including proposals that the region’s Administrations are sending to the Conference, and that CITEL is being requested to disseminate.

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By William McCrum and Oscar Avellaneda, Industry Canada
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are the central nervous system of the Twenty-First Century economy. The most valuable commodity in this economy has become information, and the economics of networks applies to almost all information products and services. Information can be consumed by more than one person. Most importantly, the total social value of information increases as it is shared with more consumers. Consumers of computers and software applications, wireless devices, faxes, TV, and Internet services all have more valuable products as the use of the products by others increases. Whether we call this an "information society", the “network age”, or a "knowledge economy," the implication is the same.  Network economics accounts for an increasingly larger share of the economy and is the driving force behind much of the innovation and technological change.

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By Martha De Cunha de Killian, Killian & Asociados
To understand the true meaning of “tele-health,” we must take an approach both realistic and idealistic, and also refer to the definition of experts, which is that telehealth is a compound term that includes activities related to health, services, and methods, which are carried out at a distance with the help of information and communications technology (Experts group of the WHO, Geneva, 1997).  The objective is to improve public health, control disease and medical care, and education, management, and research in the health area.

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By delegation of Ecuador to the IX meeting of COM/CITEL

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By Alejandro Moscol Salinas, OSIPTEL
The purpose of this paper is to set out the main characteristics of Peruvian interconnection regulations since the August 1998 opening of the telecommunication market and to evaluate their application to next generation networks (NGNs).

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By Maximiliano Auer, ALCATEL/México
Different technologies for transmitting voice in data networks and, in particular, IP networks, have been available for a long time. In fact, the majority of telephone service operators have already made their first investments in Voice over IP services, mainly for International Long Distance applications. However, this technology’s potential is far more than a simple interconnection or providing a new means of transportation.

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By Miguel Angel Ibañez, ITBA
In the world of "Communications"we define "Access network" as the last mile because it is the network segment that connects the users with the note and Communications Exchange.  

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The Regulations on Control of Revertible Assets, approved by the National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel) and published in yesterday’s Diário Oficial da União, contain provisions pertaining to assets essential to the continuity of telecommunication service provision under the Public Fixed Switched Telephony Licensee (STFC) system.  Assets so classified must be returned to state control in case of intervention with the provider and to the possession of the Union if the license expires or is rescinded.  (ANATEL, 16 October 2006)

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The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT), through the Under Secretariat for Telecommunications, has presented a Report on Removal of Obstacles to Telecommunication Development in the Short Term, with the aim of promoting industry and spurring sector development.  "We are simplifying sector regulations to promote competition, facilitate the entry of new players, and prepare ourselves for convergence," Minister Sergio Espejo noted. (SUBTEL, 25 October 2006)

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Mr. Sergio Espejo, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, together with Mr. Pedro Bello, Assistant Secretary for Telecommunications, today opened the first Digital Television Seminar, organized by the Government, where international representatives gave presentations on the available standards (ATSC, DVB, ISDB) and in which participated the main players of Chile’s telecommunication industry. (SUBTEL, 25 October 2006)

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To promote implementation of technological convergence, based on promoting entry by different stakeholders into the telecommunication market, technological neutrality, and clear market rules, the Ministry of Communications is making available to interested parties a draft Decree on Convergence.  The deadline for receipt of comments will be eight (8) working days from its date of publication.  Comments may be forwarded to: [email protected]. (Ministry of Communications, 24 October 2006)

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The Minister of Communications, María del Rosario Guerra, yesterday introduced a bill to define Colombia’s television institutional, oversight, financing, and control model. (Ministry of Communications, 24 October 2006)

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The Ministry of Communications reports that the deadline has been extended to November 23 to respond to applications received in the process of granting the permits to which Resolution 1449 of June 23, 2006 refers. Said Resolution adopts measures for rational and efficient use of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band in departmental service areas. (Ministry of Communications, 23 October 2006)

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The National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel) has extended the period for Public Consultation No. 734, on the draft General Portability Regulations.  Requests for the extension were submitted by the National Association of Cellular Operators (ACEL) and Claro, and were approved today based on a deliberative meeting.  The period for submission of contributions using the electronic Public Interactive Consultation Monitoring System (SACP) form, available via the Agency’s Internet portal (www.anatel.gov.br), was extended from October 23 to midnight, November 6, 2006.  (ANATEL, 17 October 2006)

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Friday, October 13, marked the successful completion of the period for obtaining the Conditions to participate in the Forty-First Open Assignment Mechanism (0041-MAAOSUT) for the Forty-First Universal Telecommunication Service Obligation (041-OSUT), announced on October 6, 2006.  (CONATEL, 13 October 2006)

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On October 2, 2006, the NeuStar Inc. of United States, became an associate member of PCC.I.

NeuStar (NYSE: NSR) is a leading provider of essential clearinghouse services to the global communications and Internet industry. NeuStar’s clearinghouse is a set of unique workflow and transaction processing databases and systems designed and maintained to ensure that data between and among SPs retain their integrity. Through a centralized suite of operations, SPs may share sensitive subscriber information and originate and terminate communications across different networks. With one connection to NeuStar’s clearinghouse, an SP can interconnect with one or many other SPs securely. NeuStar manages the master number routing directory that allows consumers to change their telephone carriers without changing their telephone numbers. North American carriers use the clearinghouse service to change the network identification associated with managing their subscribers’ telephone numbers.

On October 6, 2006, the SES Americom of United States, became an associate member of PCC.II.

SES Americom has the leading fleet of satellites serving the United States, located in the prime orbital locations to offer coverage across the continental U.S., all 50 states, and the entire western hemisphere. The SES companies provide: access to state-of-the-art global satellite fleet, comprehensive landmass coverage, reaching 99% of the world’s population, unrivalled regional presence and expertise, outstanding reliability and quality of service and innovative solutions at the service of customers.

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XII meeting of the (WGCP
Policy and Regulatory Challenges Facing the NGN
Tele-health for the Americas
Current and future international capacity of Ecuador (2006 - 2010)
The Peruvian experience of interconnection regulation and prospects for its application to NGN
The IMS model and the challenges facing new regulations
Access networks: evolution to multimedia