Abstract
Description
Voice-over-IP (VoIP) is the delivery of voice over networks based wholly or
partly on Internet protocol (IP). VoIP services are provided by using
telecommunications networks (copper, cable and wireless) to supply VoIP
services to the public. As electronic communications networks are gradually
shifting to IP-based networks, VoIP services are becoming more common. This
shift and the migration to next-generation networks (NGNs) increasingly make
VoIP less of a complementary service/niche product and more of a real
substitute to traditional telephony. In this report we focus on the regulatory
challenges that must be overcome before this can become a reality.
Table of Contents
Key findings
Regulation of VoIP varies by country, particularly in Europe
VoIP overview
- Definition of VoIP
- Trend of VoIP development in the world
Overview of the regulatory framework in Europe
- A variety of approaches on VoIP regulation
- ECS and PATS in Europe
- ERG seeks a harmonised regulatory approach
- Lawful intercept
Country case studies
- Australia
- Ireland
- South Korea
- UK
- US
Table of figures
- Table 1: Summary of findings
- Figure 1: World consumer fixed-line VoIP
- Table 2: Classification of VoIP as PATS by NRAs in Europe
- Table 3: The ERG' s critical issues relating to VoIP
- Table 4: Lawful intercept rules for VoIP in European countries
- Table 5: VoIP service types recognised by ACMA
- Table 6: VoIP Local rates, Ireland
- Table 7: Regulation on VoIP service access to emergency and number
portability, Ireland
- Table 8: Interconnection fees for VoIP (in Korean Won)
- Table 9: Types of VoIP services, UK
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