In this section

Executive Summaries 1 Overview of ICT Authorization 2 General Authorizations and Open Entry Policies 3 Individual Licences 4 The Competitive Licensing Process 5 Fees 6 Authorization Practices & Procedures 7 Special Authorization Situations 8 Licensing for Convergence and Next Generation Networks Toolkit Glossary

ICT Regulation Toolkit Module 3. Authorization of Telecommunications Services 1 Overview of ICT Authorization

1 Overview of ICT Authorization

This section is an introduction to the module and provides information and guidance on licensing issues faced by regulators and regulated service providers in the ICT sector.

Contents

1.1 Introduction to Licensing & Authorization 1.2 Authorization Trends 1.3 Authorization Objectives and Policies 1.4 International Trade Rules 1.5 Who Authorizes Telecommunications Services? 1.6 Types of Authorization Regimes 1.7 The Legal Framework for Authorization 1.8 Developing Market Entry Policies