Net Neutrality: the Debate in Europe and its Implications
Introduction
During 2010, some European regulators have been making progress in moving the debate forward. They have indentified transparency as the most important principle, while reasonable traffic management will be allowed subject to transparency and the minimum service quality.
Features and benefits
The new European telecoms framework provides a basic safeguard on net neutrality; transparency is a key principle; and NRAs need to decide what forms of traffic management are fair and reasonable.
Your key questions answered
During 2010, some European regulators have been making progress in moving the debate forward. They have indentified transparency as the most important principle, while reasonable traffic management will be allowed subject to transparency and the minimum service quality.
Features and benefits
- Learn more about net neutrality debate and principles in the EU
- Gain a detailed understanding of the regulatory developments related to net neutrality in the EU, and our recommendations
The new European telecoms framework provides a basic safeguard on net neutrality; transparency is a key principle; and NRAs need to decide what forms of traffic management are fair and reasonable.
Your key questions answered
- What is the current status of the net neutrality debate in the Europe?
- What are the implications from the consultations between the EC, Ofcom, and ARCEP?
SUMMARY
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Key messages
New European telecoms framework provides a basic safeguard for net neutrality
Transparency is a key principle
NRAs need to decide what forms of traffic management are fair and reasonable
Recommendations for NRAs and operators
NRAs in the EU should not rush to implement additional measures
Three key principles should be adopted in net neutrality regulation
NRAs outside the EU may benefit from the principles of the EC
Operators in the EU will have their practices subject to constraints
EUROPE STIMULATES NET NEUTRALITY DEBATE
Focus of the debate
Challenges ahead: how to manage traffic
NRAs move net neutrality to the top of the agenda
A comparison of disparate views
IMPLICATIONS OF CURRENT DEBATES
Three key issues for the EU27
Transparency is fundamental
REGULATORY APPROACH TO NET NEUTRALITY IN THE EU
NRAs should adopt net neutrality rules cautiously
Reasonable traffic management is acceptable
Net neutrality for mobile services, as well as for fixed services, is essential
Managed services should be subject to some requirements
APPENDIX
Reference to net neutrality rules in the new telecoms framework
Telecom Reform 2009: the European Commission Declaration on Net Neutrality
Methodology
Further reading
Author
Ovum Consulting
Disclaimer
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Key messages
New European telecoms framework provides a basic safeguard for net neutrality
Transparency is a key principle
NRAs need to decide what forms of traffic management are fair and reasonable
Recommendations for NRAs and operators
NRAs in the EU should not rush to implement additional measures
Three key principles should be adopted in net neutrality regulation
NRAs outside the EU may benefit from the principles of the EC
Operators in the EU will have their practices subject to constraints
EUROPE STIMULATES NET NEUTRALITY DEBATE
Focus of the debate
Challenges ahead: how to manage traffic
NRAs move net neutrality to the top of the agenda
A comparison of disparate views
IMPLICATIONS OF CURRENT DEBATES
Three key issues for the EU27
Transparency is fundamental
REGULATORY APPROACH TO NET NEUTRALITY IN THE EU
NRAs should adopt net neutrality rules cautiously
Reasonable traffic management is acceptable
Net neutrality for mobile services, as well as for fixed services, is essential
Managed services should be subject to some requirements
APPENDIX
Reference to net neutrality rules in the new telecoms framework
Telecom Reform 2009: the European Commission Declaration on Net Neutrality
Methodology
Further reading
Author
Ovum Consulting
Disclaimer
