INTERNET

Faced with an uncertain regulatory environment shaped by the convergence of telecom and computing regulations, Internet Service Providers and network operators need assurance that they can offer new IP based services overnight. Access Partnership draws on an up-to-date database of internet regulation in over 100 countries, as well as long-standing associations with regulatory authorities around the world to deliver and execute strategies for fast, long-lasting market access. Access Partnership will manage the regulatory barriers associated with:

Market Access

Expanding into foreign markets

Provision of Internet Service (ISPs), VoIP, Multimedia, Web Access

Construction and operation of networks

Technical Issues

Internet numbering

Content and Privacy waivers

Security waivers

Quality of Service Standards

Domain Names

Partnerships

Identification of local partners

Peering Relationships with ISPs

Negotiating Interconnection with Local PTOs

Internet Policy Development

Charging principles, Accounting Rates, ICAIS

Content

Privacy

Security

Regulation

E-COMMERCE

Whether you are a network operator or an ISP, it is imperative that you overcome regulatory obstacles to enable your clients B2B and B2C services. Access Partnership's practice allows you to shape regulations as they emerge around e-Commerce, as well as to work within those regulations to allow delivery of your firm's current services. Regardless of your size, Access Partnership will help you acquire the necessary authorisations regarding:

Content provision

Regulation of - or unlawful access to - private data

Tariffing

Legal interception

Security and electronic authentication.

In order to facilitate the provision of e-commerce services, multilateral organisations have launched initiatives that could materially affect your business. Whether your firm has a specific interest in shaping these initiatives, or whether you choose to use them for branding and promotional reasons, Access Partnership's staff will manage your participation to meet those goals in:

the WTO e-Commerce Initiative

the World Telecommunications Policy Forum of the ITU (and resulting workshops)

Business & Industry Advisory Committee

OECD Committee for Information Computer & Communications Policy.