The emergence of Next Generation Networks (NGNs) raises profound challenges for regulators everywhere. Different regulatory authorities have approached these problems in strikingly different ways, depending in part on the overall regulatory milieu in which they operate, and in part on the nature...

This paper, produced by Policy Department A for the ITRE Committee, describes, analyses, and recommends options as to how European industry can contribute to sustainable growth and competitiveness in the EU. It reviews factors that influence growth and competitiveness, and links case studies...

This paper, produced by Policy Department A for the ITRE Committee, describes, analyses, and recommends options as to how European industry can contribute to sustainable growth and competitiveness in the EU. It reviews factors that influence growth and competitiveness, and links case studies...

The present Guide is targeting on public sector decision makers and it aims at explaining the principles of the European Commission's assessment of public support to broadband deployment projects on the basis of the "Broadband Guidelines". The objective is to make broadband infrastructure...

The present Guide is targeting on public sector decision makers and it aims at explaining the principles of the European Commission's assessment of public support to broadband deployment projects on the basis of the "Broadband Guidelines". The objective is to make broadband infrastructure...

Ubiquitous solutions providing access from anywhere at any time are a next step for government and commercial services, and are expected to result in lower costs, increased flexibility, and an enhanced user experience. These solutions, based on modern cloud technologies, may facilitate re-use...