An overview of the regulatory approach to VoIP

An overview of the regulatory approach to VoIP published by Ovum, Ltd. in August, 2008. This report consists of 16 pages and the price starts from US $ 1400.

Introduction

Abstract

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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